High School Essay Contest

High School Essay Contest ⋆

Are you a high schooler looking to write an impassioned essay about a topic in current affairs? Submit your paper to the YULJ High School Essay Contest!

UPDATE: contest participants will be notified soon; the contest submission deadline has ended.

Essay Prompt

Learn more about our essay prompt, style and formatting guidelines, and how to submit your paper.

Submit Your Paper!

Fill out the form below to submit your paper for consideration. Winners will be selected and announced soon.

 FAQs

  • The YULJ Essay Contest accepts original essays from students in high school (grades 9-12) or other international equivalent.

  • No! The YULJ Essay Contest accepts essays from students in U.S. high schools and equivalent school-aged students abroad.

  • No, essay submissions are free of charge!