The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Essay Contest

This contest is open to all public, private, parochial, and home school students in grades five through twelve. To apply for this contest, applicants must write an essay on a given topic. All essays must be accompanied by a student release and teacher registration form; see entry form for more details.

Initiated in 2002, the annual Essay Contest has become a cornerstone of the Memorial's educational programs. In 2005, the Essay Contest expanded from a state contest to a national one, allowing more students to use this contest as a vehicle for sharing their rich perspective and engaging in the lessons of the Memorial.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Award: $50-$100

More info and entry form:  http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/secondary.php?section=6&catid=69