Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest
VerifiedCompetition
- Award
- High school division: first $2,500, second $1,000, third $500, five finalists $200, five semifinalists $100, 15 honorable mentions $50
- Deadline
- 11:59 PM ET, March 12, 2027
- How to apply
- Write a 500 to 1,000 word essay on one of four prompts; submit on your own or through a teacher.
- What you'll need
- An essay
- An interview
- Who can apply
- High school division is grades 9 to 12 with a U.S., Canada or U.S. military address. Entrants in the 2026-27 AI Challenge cannot also enter.
- Good to know
- AI-generated or plagiarized essays are disqualified. Finalists must do a brief remote interview (May 16 to 22, 2027).
- Details
- CivicsNo AI assistance allowed