Youth Essay Competition 2026 Submission Form
Please fill out the form and answer this question: Which developmental issue in India do you feel is most pressing and why? What are the challenges and impacts posed by this issue? How can we as individuals in the US be a part of the solution? We encourage you to share personal stories and connections to the topic that you choose. Be sure to identify well-researched, tangible, specific, and creative solutions to address your chosen issue. All essays will be screened for AI usage. Feel free to do research with the assistance of AI, but be sure to cite your sources and craft your essay in your own words. Middle school students must respond to the prompt in 600 words or less. High school students must respond to the prompt in 900 words or less. After the July 1 deadline essays will be reviewed by a panel of judges and finalists will be invited to discuss their essays with the judges before a final determination is made of the winners, runners-up, and finalists.
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