Grade Eligibility
Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Geographic Eligibility
US, International
Discipline
History, Essay Writing
Judging Format
Jurors, Editorial selection
Entries
1000+
Percent Awarded
5%
Registration Cost
Essay submission fee (eBook subscription)
$70.00 (USD)
Essay submission fee (Print subscription - US students)
$110.00
Essay submission fee (Print subscription - International students)
$150.00 (USD)
Important Dates
Winter Issue
August 01, 2025
Spring Issue
November 01, 2025
Summer Issue
February 01, 2026
Fall Issue
May 01, 2026
The Concord Review is an international journal that publishes exemplary history essays by high school students. Submissions are accepted year-round for four quarterly issues (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) on any historical topic, ancient or modern. Essays must be substantial research papers, typically around 5,000 words (Short) or 10,000+ words (Long), and must include Turabian endnotes and a bibliography.
Papers must be original, completed before enrolling in college, and submitted in MS Word or RTF format without charts, photos, or graphics. A review fee is required with the submission form. The primary reward is publication and recognition in the journal, providing a significant credential for college applications.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Prize of about $3000 (awarded to five outstanding essays per year)
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