The Contest: The Congressional Essay Contest is an annual contest run by The National Society of the Colonial Dames. Every fall, high school students are invited to write a 750-word essay about the functions of our government. The NSCDA selects the best-conceived and articulated essays and awards winners with scholarships to its Congressional Seminar the following summer. As many as 50 scholarships are awarded annually.
This year’s topic: Explain whether existing defamation and libel laws are or are not sufficient to prohibit baseless AI generated and distributed content.
The Congressional Seminar: The seminar is a four-day, highly interactive workshop conducted by NSCDA’s long-time partner, the Workshops Foundation.
It includes a Mock Congress, enabling students to collaborate with peers from across the country to forge public policy on pressing national and international issues. Participants have the opportunity to hone their leadership and public speaking skills while enjoying access to congressional and government o?ces as well as memorable tours to museums.
The Scholarship: Scholarships cover the cost of university campus housing and meals along with an additional per diem for lunches on tours o? campus as well as varying levels of travel support.
Deadline for submission: Dec. 1.
Contest Entry: Click on this
link to ?nd the Congressional Essay Contest application, rules and instructions for submission.
For more information, contact education@dumbartonhouse.org.