Competition · American Foreign Service Association

AFSA National High School Essay Contest

Essay contest on diplomacy and foreign policy for students in grades 9-12; the winner receives $2,500 and a paid trip to Washington, D.C., plus an educational voyage.

Award$2,500$2,500 winner plus trip

DeadlineVaries

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For freshmen or sophomores or juniors or seniors
Parents must not be in the Foreign Service

How to apply

You’ll need an essay.

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