2025 Youth Essay Competition

2025 Youth Essay Competition
The IPA Youth Essay Competition is open to middle and high school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents only. If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident now living in another country, let us know in the space provided. You do not need to be Indian American to participate in this competition.

The deadline to submit your essay is July 1.
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
City*
State*
Are you a U.S. citizen living in another country? If yes, where?*
What grade were you in during the 2024/2025 school year?*
How did you learn about the essay competition?*
Upload your essay here. Be sure to write your name and the title of your essay at the top of the page. Do not include photos or other images. If possible, format in Times New Roman, 12 point, single space.*

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Please note: Competition winners, runners-up, and finalists will be asked to submit written permission, signed by yourself and your legal parent or guardian, to have your name, grade level, city and state, essay, and image shared on print, digital, and social media.
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