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