We the Students Essay Contest
Catalog organization: Bill of Rights Institute
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What Is We the Students Essay Contest?
We the Students was a Bill of Rights Institute civic essay contest. BRI's own archive documents past awards, including a $7,500 grand prize and five $1,500 runner-up prizes in 2022. However, the former contest URL now redirects to BRI's current Student Hub, which lists MyImpact Challenge, microgrants, Debating Matters, and the Debate & Leadership Institute—but not We the Students.
There is no current official prompt, grade/age rule, entry form, fee, prize schedule, deadline, or 2026–27 announcement. Therefore the claimed April 15, 2027 deadline and current $7,500 prize cannot be treated as verified. Students seeking a live BRI opportunity should use the programs currently listed on the Student Hub.
We the Students Essay Contest Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Online |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | Not applicable |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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