Congressional Seminar Essay Competition
Expert Overview
~50
Format
Criteria based (The essays are judged based on content, original thought, accuracy, and writing style.)
Judging Format
National
Grade Eligibility
Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Geographic Eligibility
No entry fee
Discipline
Deadline
December 01, 2026
Entries
Not published
Percent Awarded
Undisclosed
Important Dates
Submissions Open
August 1, 2026
Submission Deadline
December 1, 2026
Registration Cost
Be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
Be 16 years of age or older by the start of the seminar the summer after the application deadline
Write a compelling 750-word essay
Children and grandchildren of active NSCDA members are not eligible for scholarships awarded to Congressional Essay Contest winners
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