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The Chinese American Citizens Alliance's National Essay Contest invites any enrolled high school student in grades 9-12 to write a 500-word English-language essay on an announced topic about Chinese people in the United States. First prize is $1,500, second is $1,000, third is $700, and ten merit awards of $100 each are also given. There is no entry fee and no requirement that entrants be of Chinese descent.
Eligibility
GradesGrades 9–12
Min GPA—
ScopeNational
StatesAll states
Applying
Award$0.1k–$1.5k
OpensLate January
DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed February 28)
EssayRequired
Rec. lettersNot required
RenewableNo
Awards/yr13
1st $1,500, 2nd $1,000, 3rd $700, plus ten $100 merit awards.