scroll down for the printable guidelines and entry form

For students in grades 4-12 who reside in or attend school in Los Alamos County, NM. 

★★★ Cash Prizes for Winners ★★★

 $300: high school   $200: middle school

$100: grades 4-6

The Constitution Day Essay Contest is designed to challenge students to learn more about the Constitution and to express original, thoughtful ideas in essay writing. Essays will be judged on how completely and clearly the ideas are stated and supported. Grammar, spelling and punctuation will also be considered. 

Judging is blind. 

Deadline: 5:00 PM, Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Winners announced here by September 26, 2022.

Sponsored by the 

Los Alamos Federated Republican Women

For more information: 

constitutiondayessaycontest@gmail.com