John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Award Type: Contest
Applicant must fall into one of the following categories: a United States high school student in grade nine through twelve attending a public, private, parochial, or home school; a United States student under the age of 20 enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the United States territories; a United States citizen attending school overseas. An original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words on the political courage of a United States elected official since 1956 is required as part of the application process. The first-place recipient will be invited to accept the award at the Profile in Courage Award Ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.
Award Amount
Maximum: $20,000
Minimum: $100
Number of Awards
Maximum: 25
Applicants: 2,000
Deadlines & Renewal
January 4
Eligibility Requirements
- Maximum Age 20
More Details
Sponsoring Organization
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
(617) 514-1574
(617) 514-1641
matt.porter@jfklfoundation.org
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Contact Information
Esther Kohn
Coordinator, Profile in Courage Essay ContestColumbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
profiles@nara.gov