JFK Library Profile in Courage Essay Contest (2027)

Scholarship · John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum / John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

JFK Library Profile in Courage Essay Contest (2027). $1,000–$10,000. Deadline: January 11, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum / John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
Official link
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest (jfklibrary.org)
Amount
$1,000–$10,000. First place $10,000; second place $3,000; three finalists $1,000 each (official contest page).
Status
Open Now. Deadline on file: January 11, 2027. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline
January 11, 2027, 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Who can apply
See the official page.
Last checked
October 29, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-29

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United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial or home schools; U.S. students under twenty in a high school correspondence/GED program in any state, D.C. or a U.S. territory; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Write an original essay on political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Key dates: September 1, 2026 the essay contest opens; January 11, 2027 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time is the deadline for submissions. Source: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest (checked 2026-10-29).

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Questions

Who sponsors JFK Library Profile in Courage Essay Contest (2027)?

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum / John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. Official page: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest

What is the amount for JFK Library Profile in Courage Essay Contest (2027)?

$1,000–$10,000. First place $10,000; second place $3,000; three finalists $1,000 each (official contest page). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for JFK Library Profile in Courage Essay Contest (2027)?

United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial or home schools; U.S. students under twenty in a high school correspondence/GED program in any state, D.C. or a U.S. territory; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Write an original essay on political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Key dates: September 1, 2026 the essay contest opens; January 11, 2027 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time is the deadline fo…

What is the status of JFK Library Profile in Courage Essay Contest (2027)?

Open Now. Deadline on file: January 11, 2027. Confirm on the official page.

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