The UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest invites students to write essays on global issues and United Nations-related topics, fostering engagement with international affairs. Students are encouraged to propose solutions to global challenges.
Language and Arts | Writing and Journalism
UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 1000
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Average
- Participant Format: Individual
- Event Format: Online Asynchronous
- Competition Format: Original Submission
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Students submit essays through their schools or local UNA-USA chapters. The top essays are evaluated at the national level, and winners receive scholarships and recognition.
Open to high school students in the U.S.
$1,500 for winners; certificates and recognition for essays focused on international issues
Students submit essays through their schools or local UNA-USA chapters. The top essays are evaluated at the national level, and winners receive scholarships and recognition.
1. Submit essays based on the annual prompt. 2. Essays are evaluated at the regional and national levels. 3. Top performers receive recognition and scholarships.
Research materials, essay submission tools
Based on originality, clarity, research, and proposed solutions to global challenges.
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