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Federal Bar Association
An essay contest held each year in which students in grades 9 to 12 address a current civics topic in an essay of up to 1,000 words. It is open to public, private, parochial, charter, and home-schooled students in the United States and its territories. In the 2026 contest, scholarships of $1,500, $1,250, and $750 went to first, second, and third place. The 2026 contest is closed, and the next essay prompt is expected in January 2027.
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