Congressional Essay Contest – The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America

The Congressional Essay Contest, organized by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America, invites high school students to participate in a writing competition. The contest requires students to submit essays on annually changing topics related to government and politics. For the 2023-2024 contest, the prompt is about the nation's founders' choice of a government with separated powers. Winners receive a scholarship to attend the Congressional Seminar in Washington, D.C., from June 24-28, 2024, which includes a Mock Congress, university campus housing, meals, and tours of government offices and museums. The contest is open to students who are 16 or older.