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​Academic/History Contests 

Academic/History Contests 

These contests are wonderful for students who want to expand their academic expertise, or even receive numerous money as a result. If you are interested in History, I highly recommend that you apply for these contests!
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
  • Deadlines: Jan 2021
  • Research essay about an act of political courage in history ​
Annual DNA Day Essay Contest
  • Deadlines: March 2021
  • Examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics 
American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest
  • Deadlines: April 2021
  • Themed essay about government 
US Institute of Peace National High School Essay Contest
  • Deadelines: April 2021
  • Research essay with prompts about diplomacy, peacebuilding, government
We the Students Essay Contest
  • Deadlines: April 2021
  • any prompt 
World Historian Student Essay Competition
  • Deadlines: May 1 2021
  • Research essay on world history 
Humane Education Network
  • Deadlines: May 31 2021
  • Animal welfare and rights 
National History Day
  • Deadlines: varies, but the National Contest is June 14 - 18 
  • Months-long research paper responding to historical theme
John Locke Institute Essay Competition
  • Deadlines: July 2021
  • Seven categories: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, and Law (answer one question in one subject category)
National WW2 Museum Essay Contest
  • Deadlines: Dec 2020
  • Essay response to prompt
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