The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America – Congressional Essay Contest

Now in its 41st year, the National essay contest sponsored by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America generously provides scholarships for students from across the United States to attend the Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar in Washington, DC!

2019 Essay Topic:  

“What do you think the authors of the Bill of Rights intended the Second Amendment to Mean? Do you think it is being interpreted correctly today?”

Eligibility Requirements:

• Participants must currently be in their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school during the time of the program.
• Essays are due by December 1, 2018

*Exceptions will only be made under extraordinary circumstances.  For more information, rules and to submit your essay and application, please visit www.nscda.org.