Why I am Proud to Be an American Essay Contests for Youth
December 1st Deadline for 7-12 th grade students-Patriotic Theme
Essay Contest that is open to students in Grades 7 thru 12-last school year grade. The theme of the essay this year is "What the United Stes Flag Stands For" and will be a similar theme,and it is sponsored by the FRA (Fleet Reserve Association). The essay has to be 350 words or less and the deadline is December 1, 2008. For more information and the forms for the contest just go to www.fra.org/essay or contact our office and we can fax the forms to you. You can also contact the FRA Essay Chairman, Philip A. Justin (FRA Branch #42), at (401) 741-8342.
The FRA National Committee on Americanism-Patriotism sponsors an annual Americanism Essay Contest, based on a theme announced each Spring. The contest includes a Grand National Prize of a $15,000 U.S. Savings Bond, with $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 Savings Bonds awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each grade category. All regional winners are judged at the national level and receive a certificate of recognition. Other prizes are awarded at the branch and regional levels.
FRA's Essay Contest is open to all students grades 7 through 12 (including those who are home schooled). Each entrant must be sponsored by an FRA member in good standing or by a currently chartered branch or unit.
Please note: This contest is for the 2008-2009 school year - submitted essay should reflect your grade in the Fall. All sponsoring branches participate in the contest, YOU DO NOT NEED TO CALL - simply mail your completed essay and cover sheet (available via download below) to the branch nearest your home. Please see the list of participating branches below. (There is no stipulation that the branch must be in the same State where you reside.)
Entries sponsored by branch or unit members must be submitted to their respective Branch Americanism Chairman by 1st December, for judging at the branch level. The awards are presented by the end of May.
FRA AMERICANISM ESSAY COVER SHEET
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: __________ Zip: ______________
Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________________
Name of School: _________________________________ Grade: ________________________
Number of Words in Essay: _______________________________________________________
Student's Social Security Number (Optional)*: _______________________________________
Parent's or Guardian's Name: _____________________________________________________
Sponsor's Name: _______________________________________________________________
and/or
Sponsoring Branch: _____________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: __________ Zip: ______________
*If selected a "contest winner," the student's Social Security Number shall be provided for the
sole purpose of complying with the rules of issuance of a U.S. Savings Bond.
Note: Please type or write legibly.
