American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest

This contest is for U.S. high school students in grades 9 through 12. Students whose parents are in the Foreign Service are not eligible. To apply, applicants must write an essay on a topic related to the Foreign Service. The winner will receive a $2,500 prize, a trip to Washington, DC with their parents to meet the Secretary of State, and an educational voyage from Semester at Sea to be used once the winner enters an accredited college or university. Children of employees at AFSA, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Semester at Sea are not eligible for this contest.

Award: $2500

Deadline: March 15, 2014

More info: https://www.afsa.org/essay_contest.aspx