John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Contest Topic
Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917.
To learn more about political courage, visit Contest Information and FAQs.
All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.
The Profile in Courage Essay Contest opens for submissions on September 1, 2020. The contest deadline is January 15, 2021.
Recognition and Awards
First-place: $10,000
Second-place: $3,000
Five Finalists: $1,000 each
Eight Semi-finalists: $100 each
For more details, please visit: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
