National WWII Museum Student Writing Contest

The National WWII Museum's Student Writing Contest asks students in grades 7 through 12 to write a 500-750 word essay on an assigned World War II history topic, judged in a Junior Division (grades 7-9) and a Senior Division (grades 10-12). Each division awards $750 for first place, $500 for second, $250 for third, and $100 honorable mentions. Homeschooled students and U.S. citizens attending school overseas can enter too, and there's no fee.

Eligibility

Fields of studyHistory · Writing

DemographicsOpen to U.S. students in grades 7-12 at public, private, parochial, or home schools, plus U.S. citizens attending school overseas; no fee to enter.

Applying

Per division (Junior grades 7-9, Senior grades 10-12): $750 first place, $500 second, $250 third, $100 honorable mention.