Contest Topic

Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917.

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All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.

Contest Deadline

The Profile in Courage Essay Contest opens for submissions on September 1. The contest deadline is January 14, 2022.

Recognition and Awards

First-place: $10,000          Second-place: $3,000          Five Finalists: $1,000 each          Eight Semi-finalists: $100 each

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