Online Competitions to Win

Both teachers and students can win cash and other prizes for submitting an essay. Listed below are the prizes that will be given out in each region during the 2009-2010 competition.

The largest high school essay contests in the country is back, asking students to answer the question, What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American? With over 31,000 participants last year in all 50 states, this year’s Contest promises to be even bigger. Teachers can begin submitting their students’ essays now! See our contest information below to see how you can get your students writing.

Cash prizes for Students in the 2009-2010 Competition
* First place – $5,000
* Second place -$2,500
* Third place – $1,250
* Honorable Mentions 7 in each of 9 regions – $250

Cash prizes for Teachers in the 2009-2010 Competition
If you are the teacher-submitter of the essay, you will win a cash prize if your student wins First, Second,

Third place, or an Honorable Mention.
* First place – $5,000
* Second place – $2,500
* Third place – $1,250
* Honorable Mentions 7 in each of 9 regions – $250

Start now to make sure you have the best chance of winning. Contest entries must be received online and no later than 11:59pm EST on December 1, 2009.