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Criteria:

• United States high school students in grades 9 - 12
• Essay submissions for the 2012 contest will be accepted starting September 1, 2011. The contest deadline is Saturday, January 7, 2012.
• Essays can be no more than 1,000 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.
• Essays must be the original work of the student.
• John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Edward M. Kennedy are not eligible subjects for essays.
• Essay must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after 1956, the publication date of Profiles in Courage. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level. See Contest Information and Topic Guidelines(http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest/Con...) and Helpful Tips for Writing Your Essay (http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest/Pre... for more information.)
• Essays about previous Profile in Courage recipients will be disqualified unless they describe an act of political courage other than the act for which the award was given.
• Essays must have a minimum of five sources, including one non-internet source.
• Judging is based on content(55%) and presentation(45%)

Amount: $10,000 (first place); $1,000 (second place); $500(Up to 5 finalists)
Number Awarded: Maximum of 7 awards
Renewable: No
Contact: More information and a complete list of requirements can be found at
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Coura...

Details:
Complete a registration form online; Submit essay online(preferred method) or mail essay to:
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
***Mailed essays must be postmarked by January 7, 2012.