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American Foreign Service Association High School Essay Contest

American Foreign Service Association High School Essay Contest

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$2,500

Application Deadline:

03/04/2024
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About This Scholarship

The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) High School Essay Contest is an annual essay competition open to high school students in the United States. The contest is designed to promote understanding and analysis of international issues and to encourage students to consider careers in foreign service. The winners of the contest receive cash prizes, with the first-place winner receiving $2,500, the second-place winner receiving $1,500, and the third-place winner receiving $1,000. The winning essays are also published on the AFSA website and in its newsletter.

The AFSA High School Essay Contest is a valuable opportunity for students to develop their writing skills, gain a deeper understanding of international issues, and potentially win financial support for their education. The contest is also a way for students to explore career paths in foreign service and to connect with professionals in this field.

Eligibility Criteria For American Foreign Service Association High School Essay Contest

The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) High School Essay Contest is open to high school students in grades 9 through 12 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents. The eligibility criteria for the contest include:

  • Students must be attending a public, private, or home school in the United States or its territories.
  • Essays must be written in English and be the original work of the student.
  • Essays must be submitted in the format specified by AFSA, including length requirements and citation guidelines.
  • Essays must address the assigned topic, which changes each year.
  • Essays must be submitted by the deadline specified by AFSA.
  • Students must submit a completed entry form, including a certification statement that the essay is the student’s original work.

The essay contest is open to all high school students regardless of their intended field of study or future career aspirations. Winners of the essay contest are selected based on the quality of their writing, the clarity of their argument, and their ability to address the assigned topic. 

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