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Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest

Verified August 14, 2026

Amount
$1,000
Deadline
December 1, 2026 110 days left
Essay
Required
Min GPA
None

Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest is a $1,000 scholarship open to students nationwide. Full eligibility requirements are listed below.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be in elementary, junior high, or high school during the 2011-12 academic year. Essay answering the question, "The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation?" is required.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the December 1, 2026 deadline.

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