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This is a Sacramento area only essay contest, so the odds are good. I would love to help any one of you with your essay, which of course counts for writing for publication.
American Foreign Service Assoc. 2018 High School Essay Topic and GuidelinesThe United States has many tools to advance and defend its foreign policy and national security interests around the world—from diplomatic approaches pursued by members of the Foreign Service, to the range of options available to the U.S. military. In countries affected by or vulnerable to violent conflict, peacebuilding tools are important additions to the national security toolkit.
In such complex environments, cooperation across agencies and approaches is challenging, but it can also blend knowledge and skills in ways that strengthen the overall effort to establish a lasting peace. On the other hand, lack of coordination can lead to duplication of effort, inefficient use of limited resources and unintended consequences.
In a 1,000-1,250-word essay, identify two cases—one you deem successful and one you deem unsuccessful—where the U.S. pursued an integrated approach to build peace in a conflict-affected country. Analyze and compare these two cases, addressing the following questions:
- What relative strengths did members of the Foreign Service and military actors bring to the table? What peacebuilding tools were employed? Ultimately, what worked or did not work in each case?
- How was each situation relevant to U.S. national security interests?
- What lessons may be drawn from these experiences for the pursuit of U.S. foreign policy more broadly?
2017 Essay Contest for $500 College Scholarship
Posted January 10, 2017Operation Recognition Essay Contest Sponsored by SAFE Credit UnionThe Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is now accepting submissions for an essay contest designed to honor local military veterans. The winning high school student will receive a $500 college scholarship, courtesy of SAFE Credit Union.
Each year, the Sacramento County Board of Education honors the contributions of local veterans who left high school to serve in the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War through its Operation Recognition program. Qualifying veterans who received an honorable discharge are able to receive their high school diplomas. Diplomas are also presented to qualifying Japanese American citizens who were forced to leave high school due to WW II internment.
The 2017 essay contest theme is “Why You Cannot Be a Passive Patriot.”Contestants must be high school juniors or seniors who are currently attending public high schools in Sacramento County. The completed essay, along with a cover letter, must be received by April 21, 2017.
United States Institute for Peace
Due March 15. 1000-1250 words
https://www.usip.org/public-education/students/AFSAEssayContest
High School Anti-Hazing essay contest:
Due April 30. 600 words
https://hazingprevention.org/home/awardsandgrants/high-school-essay-contest/
Lots of essay and film contests at National Council for the Social Studies
Some deadlines have passed; some are fast approaching.
https://www.socialstudies.org/category/opportunities-and-announcements/contests
Here's a science and ethics essay due March 9
http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml
March 15th National High School Essay Contest- American Foreign Service or United Stats Institute of Peace (2 different contests)
May-The New Voices One-Act Competition for Young Playwrights
mid-March-The Claremont Review Writing Contest
April 14th- Signet Classics Students Scholarship Essay Contest
April 2nd-Princeton University Ten Minute Play Contest