
Eligibility and Requirements
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The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve "
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Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words% "
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Essays must have a minimum of five sources such as government documents, letters,
newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews"
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All students must list the name of their nominating teacher on the registration form "
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The role of a nominating teacher is to provide students with support and advice during the
writing of their essay. Nominating teachers are also asked to read students' essays to
make suggestions for improvement before they are submitted to the essay contest."
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Nominating teachers can be former or current teachers, but must still be teaching at the
same high school as the essay participant.