saveJohn F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Sponsored by: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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.
FAQ
| Application Deadline | January 4 |
|---|---|
| Scholarship, Grant, Fellowship or Contest | Contest |
| Number of Applications | 2000 |
| Awarded every year? | yes |
| Renewable? | no |
| Must be repaid? | no |
| Required to attend a specific school? | no |
