National WWII Museum Essay Contest

Contest is open to middle school and high school students in the United States, U.S. territories, and military bases. Contestant must submit an essay on a topic related to World War II.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 15, 2016

More info: http://tinyurl.com/hrgzyv7

National WWII Museum Essay Contest

National WWII Museum New Orleans 

This scholarship is for high school students in the United States. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay--1,000 words or less--on the following topic: "How do you define a hero?" Essays will be judged for originality, clarity of expression, adherence to theme, historical accuracy, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Award: $500-$1000

Deadline: March 31, 2015

More info: http://www.nationalww2museum.org/learn/education/for-students/essay-contests/

National WWII Museum Essay Contest

On June 6, 2014 the world will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion to liberate Europe from Nazi rule. To commemorate the importance of this event, The National WWII Museum asks you to think about a time in your life where you have had to make important plans for success in spite of uncertainty.

This year, The National WWII Museum asks: How Did You Plan to Achieve Success in the Face of the Unknown?

The deadline for submissions is March 28, 2014, 5:00pm CST. Grades 5-12, middle school and high school.

Award: $500-$1000 

Deadline: March 28, 2014 

More info: http://www.nationalww2museum.org/learn/education/for-students/essay-contests/