Maximum Amount: $20,000
Application Deadline: January 4, 2019
Students grades 9 through 12 write an essay about the
political courage of a U.S. elected official who served during or after
1956. Essays must have source citations. Applicants must register online
before sending essays and have a nominating teacher review the essay.
The winner and teacher will be invited to the Kennedy Library to accept
the award, and the winner's teacher will receive a grant. Essays are
judged on content (55 percent) and presentation (45 percent).
Purpose
To encourage students to research and write about politics and John F. Kennedy.
About the application
Applications are available online. A registration form and essay are required.
