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Free Speech Essay Contest Scholarship

The Details Eligibility Open to juniors and seniors in U.S. high schools, including home-schooled students, as well as U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Additional questions regarding eligibility may be emailed to essaycontest@thefire.org. Word Length Students must submit an essay between 700 and 900 words on the provided topic below. Deadline FIRE must receive all entries by 11:59 EST, December 31, 2021. Winners will be announced by February 15, 2022. Scholarship Prizes One $10,000 first prize, one $5,000 second prize, three $1,000 third place prizes and four $500 prizes will be awarded. For more information, visit thefire.org/contest