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Academic Liberty & Free Speech Scholarship

Free speech is a cornerstone of democracy and equality, fundamental principles upon which the American higher education system was founded.

It is important to support students whose studies highlight the crucial role that free speech plays in encouraging intellectual diversity and critical thinking. Liberal arts education, social sciences, and other interdisciplinary studies foster a broad base of knowledge, demonstrating diversity of thought and critical thinking. The Academic Liberty & Free Speech Scholarship will support students who work to further the values of free speech and critical thought.

All undergraduate students are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate an openness to diversity of thought, demonstrated by, for example, majoring in liberal arts, social sciences, or interdisciplinary studies or serving on the mock trial or debate team. To apply, write about how free speech contributes to intellectual and personal development.

How does free speech contribute to the intellectual and personal development of American college students? Why is it essential to preserve this fundamental right, and how does your field of study or extracurricular activities advance diversity of thought and critical thinking, preserving free speech on campus?

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Applicants must be juniors or seniors in U.S. high schools including home-schools and U.S. citizens attending overseas schools. Students must submit an essay pertaining to the topic of free speech and censorship.

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Free speech essay contest for high school students now open fire is awarding $20,000 in college scholarships.

Are you a high school junior or senior planning on attending college after graduation? If you answered yes, enter FIRE’s essay contest, and you could win one of nine scholarships for college worth $10,000, $5000, $1000, or $500!  Do you know a high school junior or senior? Then send them this link—thefire.org/resources/high-school-network/essay-contest—and encourage them to apply!  FIRE’s Free Speech Essay Contest is now open and accepting submissions from high school juniors and seniors! To enter, watch two FIRE videos—Silencing U: Five Outrageous Cases of Campus Censorship and What Every Student Should Know Before Starting College—and write an essay answering the question: “Why is free speech important at our nation’s colleges and universities?” Part of making an informed decision about where to go to college is knowing whether a school actually upholds its commitments to protect student expression. All too often, students do not realize they should consider a school’s free speech track record when making the important choice of where to attend. FIRE’s essay contest encourages high school students to know their rights before they go to college, so they are better prepared to defend those rights when they get to campus. FIRE would like to especially thank the Sandra and Lawrence Post Family Foundation for its generosity in making the 2013–14 essay contest possible. To view the full contest rules and entry form, visit thefire.org/resources/high-school-network/essay-contest. Essay Contest FAQ Who can enter the essay contest? Current high school juniors graduating in 2015 and high school seniors graduating in 2014 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and plan to attend college are eligible to submit an essay for consideration. What is the deadline for entering? Deadline for submissions is January 1, 2014. Winners will be announced by January 31, 2014. What is the essay question? Why is free speech important at our nation’s colleges and universities? Using examples from both videos, discuss how censorship of student speech is incompatible with higher education. Your essay should be 800–1,000 words and should stay on topic. How much is the winning scholarship award? First Place: $10,000 college scholarshipSecond Place: $5,000 college scholarship(3) Third Place Awards: $1,000 college scholarship each(4) Runners-up chosen by lottery: $500 college scholarship each Where should I send my essay? Essays can be submitted on the contest page, thefire.org/resources/high-school-network/essay-contest.

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Keeping the liberal arts honors community up to date, free speech essay contest.

The  contest  is   open   exclusively   to UT undergraduates, and  all undergraduates  are eligible.  

Prizes  for the top three essays range from  $700-$1500.  

Deadline  for submission is November 4, 2022. 

The  two  topics  that students may choose from this year concern: The Right to be Forgotten (erasing past speech)  and  Freedom of the Press.

The  complete  questions and all further details about length,  submission,  etc., can be found at our website:   https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/freespeechessay/essay-contest/

Related : events during Free Speech Week may be of interest to students. Two that I currently know of are:  

Tuesday October 18 th  at 6 pm  in RRH 3.310  –  Freedom of the Press in an Era of Misinformation – Cognitive Problems, Legal Solutions

a lecture by Professor Tara Smith   https://salemcenter.org/event/freedom-of-the-press-in-an-era-of-misinformation-cognitive-problems-legal-solutions/

Thursday October 20 at 4 pm in Dealy 1.202 –  The First Amendment and the Regulation of Social Media  – a lecture by attorney Michael Lambert.

Please  contact Roxy Becker ( [email protected] ) if you have questions about the contest or these events.

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2024 Hope and Stanley Adelstein Free Speech Essay Contest 

Every year since 2012, the City Club has used this essay contest to invite students to consider different aspects of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, specifically, Freedom of Speech. 

All high school students in Northeast Ohio are eligible to apply for scholarship prizes. Essays should pull from personal experience, current events, history, politics, art, anything really so long as they are backed up with evidence. Essays will be judged on their clarity, content, originality, and significance.

2024 Prompt:

In an era of advancing artificial intelligence and digital communication, we have transformed the way we share information. These new technological advancements, especially AI, present complex challenges for freedom of speech.

Discuss the potential impacts of AI and how society can uphold the principles of the First Amendment while navigating this changing technological terrain.

The 2024 Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest is officially open for submissions.

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Submission Deadline: DEADLINE EXTENDED - Friday, March 1st

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• All Northeast Ohio high school students are eligible to participate
• There are two categories of judging – 9/10 grade and 11/12 grade
• Essays MUST be 500-1,000 words
• Please use 3 to 5 articles from reliable, valid sources in your essay.
• Each entry is assigned a number. Essays are blind-scored by number only; no student or school names are identified. Do not include student name or school name within the body of your essay. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
• All first-place winners of each category are invited to read their winning essays at the start of a City Club forum.
• IMPORTANT REMINDER - Your essay and file name can NOT include any personal identifiers (ex: your name, school, teacher, etc.) 

Example sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/technology/bing-chatbot-microsoft-chatgpt.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9Uw.DbtU.i-rObF7dhLDo&smid=url-share

https://www.thefire.org/research-learn/artificial-intelligence-free-speech-and-first-amendment

https://time.com/6278220/protecting-ai-generated-speech-first-amendment

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• First Place: $1,000
• Second Place: $750
• Third Place: $500
• Honorable Mention: $250
• First Place: $500
• Second Place: $250
• Third Place: $150
• Honorable Mention: $100

You can view the winning essays from 2023 here:  Grade 11/12  |  Grade 9/10

For any questions regarding the Essay Contest, please contact Ariana Smith at asmith @cityclub.org

Vinay Bodapoti, 2017 Grade 11/12 Free Speech Essay Contest Winner

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NCSC's 2022 Civics Education Essay Contest

NCSC's Civics Education Essay Contest gives 3rd-12th grade students the opportunity to understand and explain the importance and the role of the United States government. Winners receive a total of $3,000 in scholarship money.

The contest question is based on the American Bar Association's annual Law Day theme, which in 2022 is "Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change."

2022's Essay Contest question:

Which amendment to the u.s. constitution has made the biggest difference in people’s lives explain how and why..

Submit your entry using the form below. This is the preferred method of entry. However, hand-written essays may be submitted by mail to NCSC, c/o Deirdre Roesch, 300 Newport Avenue, Williamsburg, Va., 23185. If submitting my mail, please include the following on separate piece of paper: full name, school name, city, state, phone number, email (if applicable), teacher name and teacher email (if applicable).

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A total of $3,000 in scholarship money will be awarded to the winners.

9th-12th grade:

• One (1) First Place: $1,000
• One (1) Second Place: $500
• One (1) Third Place: $250

6th-8th grade:

• One (1) First Place: $400
• One (1) Second Place: $200
• One (1) Third Place: $100

3rd-5th grade:

• One (1) First Place: $300
• One (1) Second Place: $150

Email Contest Manager  Deirdre Roesch with questions about the essay contest.

Contest history

Elementary school: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor believed that people should take part in their communities and government. What does it mean to be involved in your community? Can you think of ways you can help make your school or neighborhood a better place?

Middle/High School: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor stressed the importance of civic engagement. Discuss the role she believed citizens should play in shaping their communities and government. Why did she think that civic participation is so important to democracy?

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Elementary/Middle school: The First Amendment protects freedom of speech. What happens when people are free to say anything they want in person or online? For example, yelling "fire" in a crowded room or posting hateful words on social media. What kind of free speech situations require a judge or police officer to get involved to keep the peace? High school: In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a high school cheerleader could not be punished in school for using curse words on social media when commenting about not making the cheer team while she was off school grounds. Do you think students should be held to the same standard when exercising their First Amendment right to freedom of speech whether they’re on or off school property? Decide if there are circumstances where students should be punished by a court of law for what they say or write to maintain civility.

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Question: Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has made the biggest difference in people’s lives? Explain how and why.

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Question: What does the rule of law mean to you?

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Elementary/Middle school: Why is it so important that all citizens have the right to vote? High school: Is voting a right, privilege or responsibility? Why?

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Rochester eighth grader wins local, district and state VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest

May 17—Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) holds essay contests for middle and high school students. The contests offer cash prizes and scholarship opportunities, with different essay themes each year.

Rochester Middle School eighth grader Emily Hammack entered the 2023-2024 Patriot's Pen essay competitions for middle schoolers and won the local Centralia VFW Post 2200's contest, which qualified her for the district level.

Hammack won that, too, and then took first place in the Washington state VFW's contest. As the state level winner, she went on to compete nationally representing Washington, where she wound up placing sixth overall.

Her essay was one of more than 73,000 essays submitted nationally for the 2023-2024 Patriot's Pen contest, according to the VFW's website.

On Tuesday, May 14, Hammack and her family were in downtown Centralia's American Legion Grant Hodge Post 17, where she was honored and congratulated by local and state-level VFW members.

She was also given her final prize check from Washington state VFW Commander Craig Dougherty, state VFW Vice Commander Perry Taylor, state VFW Judge Advocate Frank Persa and VFW Post 2200 Commander Roger Towers.

"Sixth place winner Emily Hammack of Rochester represented the VFW Department of Washington, and was awarded the $2,000 Clyde A. Lewis Department of New York and Auxiliary Award," Dougherty said.

Along with the check, Hammack received an award certificate paired with a portrait of the National VFW Commander-in-Chief Duane Sarmiento and VFW Auxiliary National President Carla Martinez.

"I am here on their behalf to congratulate you and thank you very much for entering," Dougherty said.

The theme for the 2023-2024 Patriot's Pen essay contest asked students "how are you inspired by America?"

"Democracy and the different features are what inspired me, like its rich history," Hammack told The Chronicle. "History is definitely one of the things that inspired me about it."

The essay Hammack wrote and submitted for the Patriot's Pen contest is as follows:

"America inspires me in countless ways. Its rich history, diverse culture, and the values it upholds ignite a fire within me to pursue my dreams and make a difference in the world. The American dream, the belief that anyone can achieve success through hard work, resonates deeply with me. It serves as a constant reminder that no matter where we come from or what our circumstances may be, we have the power to shape our own destinies.

"One of the aspects of American democracy that inspires me the most is the freedom of speech. This fundamental right allows individuals to express their thoughts, opinions, and ideas without fear of persecution. It is through the freedom of speech that progress is made, as it encourages open dialog, the exchange of diverse perspectives, and the challenges of established norms. "This freedom empowers individuals to stand up for what they believe, to advocate for change, and contribute to the betterment of society.

"Another attribute of American democracy that inspires me is the pursuit of equal justice. The United States has a history of fighting for civil rights and striving towards equality for citizens. The principles of fairness, equality, and justice are deeply ingrained in the American ethos. This commitment to equal justice inspires me to be an advocate for those who are marginalized or oppressed, fight against discrimination, and work towards creating a more equal and inclusive society.

"Freedom of speech and individual rights are closely intertwined but not the same. While freedom of speech is one aspect of individual rights, it encompasses much more. Individual rights include a range of freedoms and protections, such as the right to privacy, the right to due process, and the right to equal treatment under law. These rights are essential in upholding the principles of democracy and ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

"In conclusion, America's history, culture, and commitment to freedom and justice inspires me to be a better person, and to strive for a better world. The American dream reminds me that anything is possible with hard work. The freedom of speech empowers me to express my thoughts and make my voice heard. The pursuit of equal justice motivates me to fight for equality and stand up against injustice. America's inspiration fuels my passion to make a positive impact and contribute to a society that upholds the values of freedom, equality, and justice for all."

On top of the $2,000 check she received Tuesday, Hammack had already won an additional $750 in cash prizes for winning the local, district and state level VFW Patriot's Pen essay contests leading up to her competing nationally.

While getting ready to start high school after this summer, Hammack is planning on saving the prize money for college.

Though Hammack is no longer eligible to compete in the Patriot's Pen contest, she will be able to compete in the VFW's Voice of Democracy audio essay contest for high school students.

There, she can compete for a share of more than $1 million in scholarship opportunities, including a $35,000 scholarship for the contest winner.

To learn more about both the VFW's Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy contests, including how to enter and submission deadlines, visit https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships .

The VFW is a national nonprofit organization that aims to foster fellowship among U.S. veterans of overseas conflicts along with advocating for veterans resources and programs at the federal level. For more information, visit https://www.vfw.org/ .

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