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Nat’l. Endowment for Humanities’ essay contest offers cash prizes

The National Endowment for the Humanities offers grade 11 students an opportunity to compete for cash prizes in a nationwide wide essay contest.  The “Idea of America” essay contest asks high school juniors to explore significant theme in President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Americans founding ideals.  Cash prizes of $5,000 and $1,000 are available.

Deadline for submission is March 15.  More information is available on the organization’s website at www.neh.gov .