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Students in grades 7 through 12, including homeschooled students, may enter the FRA Americanism Essay Contest through a local FRA member or branch.
The grand national winner receives $1,500. Additional national prizes include $1,000, $750, and $500, with up to 18 national awards. Local and regional prizes may also be awarded.
Write a 350-word essay on the assigned Americanism topic and submit it through an FRA member or branch before the deadline. Local winners advance to regional and national competition.
The FRA Americanism Essay Contest awards $1,500 (18 winners).
The deadline is December 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: High school; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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