John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
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What Is John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay?
The Profile in Courage Essay Contest asks eligible U.S. high-school students to write an original 700-1,000-word analysis of one act of political courage by one U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. The essay must explain the official's career risk, pressures, consequences and service to the public interest. It must use at least five reliable and varied sources, include primary material, parenthetical citations and a bibliography, and be reviewed by a listed nominating teacher.
The 2027 essay contest opened September 1, 2026 and closes January 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (January 12 at 04:59 UTC). The opening is a calendar date without a clock. Eligible US high-school grades 9–12, qualifying under-20 US GED/correspondence students and US citizens studying overseas use the current rules. Awards are later outcomes, not additional application deadlines.
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | January 11, 2027 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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