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 2023!

2023 Essay Prompt

Learn more about our essay prompt, style and formatting guidelines, and how to submit your paper. We ask that students adhere to the deadline for submissions, which is November 17th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Submit Your Paper!

Fill out the form below to submit your paper for consideration. Winners will be selected and announced shortly after the submission deadline (November 17th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.).

 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!