ESSAY CONTEST
Freedoms Foundation collects compelling essays submitted by students nationwide every year as part of the National Awards Program. The essay contest is open to K-12 students, with the essay topic provided by the Freedoms Foundation. Winners receive a cash prize and automatic consideration for the National Awards. Click on the link below for more on the current award submission requirements
Sacramento Chapter Essay Contest – Grades 7-12
The Middle (7-8) & High School (9-12) Divisions essay contest topic is:
Why are responsible citizens important to our system of government?
What can I do to develop the necessary traits to become one and encourage others to do so as well?
ESSAY GUIDELINES:
● Must be typed, double-spaced, 500-1000 words
● Header in top right must include: Student’s name, School,
Grade Level, Teacher’s name, and Phone Number
● Due December 1, 2023
● Essays should be emailed to ffvfessay@gmail.com
Cash Prizes are awarded for each
division!
High School ranges $150-$300
Middle school ranges $50-$100
Students are encouraged
to include personal experiences
and/or reference the Bill of
Responsibilities (found at
www.freedomsfoundation.org)
in their responses.
Cash Prizes for top three essays in each division!
High School ranges $300, $225, & 150
Middle school ranges $100, $75 & $50
Essays are due December 1, 2023
Mail completed essays to FFVFEssay@gmail.com
Sacramento Chapter Essay Contest – Grades K-6
The Grades K-6 Divisions’ essay contest topic is:
What are some ways you can work with your family and friends to help keep our country free?
Students are encouraged to include personal experiences and/or reference the Bill of Responsibilities in their responses.
Essay Guidelines are:
- Entries must be typed, double-spaced and contain 500-750 words.
- The heading in the top left corner of the first page should contain:
- Student’s name
- School
- Grade level
- Teacher’s name
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The 2022 Chapter Essay Contest Winners
Primary School Division
1st Chase Elmer – $100 – Love of Learning
2nd Michael Chepurny – $75 – John Adams Academy Roseville
3rd Susanna Hope DiSilvestro – $50 – Heritage Peak About Face
Honorable Mentioned – Clara Henke – John Adams Academy Roseville
Honorable Mentioned – Emilie Martinez – John Adams Academy Roseville
Middle School Division
1st Hannah Jensen – $100 – John Adams Academy Roseville
2nd Scarlett Crutchfield – $75 – South Sutter Charter School
3rd Sophie Parnis – $50 – John Adams Academy Lincoln
Honorable Mentioned – Abby Jones – John Adams Academy Lincoln
Honorable Mentioned – Jonathan Velichko – Love of Learning
High School Division
1st Cristi Jagadish – $100 – Rocklin High School
2nd Tanner Wright – $75 – Calaveras High School
3rd Elizabeth Francois – $50 – South Sutter Charter School
Honorable Mentioned – Andrew Stewart – Lincoln High School
Honorable Mentioned – Grace Fellows – Folsom High School
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