Contest
Grade Groups
Prizes
Topic
Word Max
Deadline
Comments
Amvets Americanism Program Essay Contest
6th-12th in five different levels
$75-$500 visa gift card/trip
"What Does an American Veteran Mean to Me?"
200-500 (varies by age)
Vary; contact local chapter
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American History Essay Contest
5th-8th, Individual grade level competitions
Message and modern relevance of Gettysburg Address
Grade 5:
300 - 600
Grades 6, 7, and 8: 600 - 1,000
Contact local chapter (search online by your state)
Christopher Columbus Essay Contest
9th-12th,
Individual grade level competitions