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A national essay contest (300-500 words, original work only, AI-written or plagiarized entries disqualified) run jointly by the Society of Professional Journalists and Journalism Education Association, open to grades 9-12 at any U.S. public, private, or home school. $10 entry fee per essay; prizes are $1,000/$500/$300 scholarships for 1st/2nd/3rd place.
Verified Sunday, August 23, 2026