The National Peace Essay Contest is open to students who are in grades
nine through twelve. You must be attending a public, private or parochial
school or participate in a high school correspondence program in any of
the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories. This
essay contest is intended to promote serious discussion among high school
students, teachers and national leaders about international peace and
conflict resolution today and in the future. You must submit an essay of
no more than 1,500 words on the following topic: "Controlling the
Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons ". In order to apply, you must have a
sponsor or contest coordinator within your school or community. This
person will review essays and act as the key contact between you and the
Institute.
Please visit the Web site provided for complete instructions and an
application.