FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes. The grand national winner receives $1,500. Other winners receive $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place. Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.
Find a Sponsor: Find the branch closest to you in the drop down list and click "select" to see the address. This is where you will send your completed essay and cover sheet.
Download the flyer from the link below (you can fill out the contact information on your computer before you print it!) and post it proudly wherever appropriate--high schools, on-base education offices, commissaries, exchanges, on-base community centers, etc.--to get the word out (you may need permission to post in some locations).
Essay Contest Poster Essay Cover Sheet Essay Rules Congratulations to the 2021–2022 FRA Americanism Essay Contest Winners!
OVERALL WINNER: Lauren Mathews, Branch 316, North Central Region
Grade 7 Winners 1st place: Zachary Krivis Branch 017, North Central Region Zachary Krivis - 7th Grade -1st Place Essay.pdf 2nd place: Katelyn "Camille" Avery Branch 089, Southeast Region 3rd place: Bradyn Bowers Branch 274, West Coast Region
Grade 8 Winners 1st Place: Sonia Veldhuis Branch 013, Northeast/New England Region Sonia Veldhuis - 8th Grade - 1st Place Essay.pdf 2nd Place: Ethan Copeland Branch 293, East Coast Region 3rd Place: Silas Stephens Branch 364, North Central Region Grade 9 Winners 1st Place: Lauren Mathews Branch 316, North Central Region Lauren Mathews - 9th Grade - 1st Place.pdf 2nd Place: Gabrielle Miranda Branch 070, Southwest Region 3rd Place: Lilly Winslow Branch 293, East Coast Region Grade 10 Winners 1st Place: David Allen Branch 032, North Central Region David Allen - 10th Grade - 1st Place.pdf 2nd Place: Seth Guzman Branch 294, Southeast Region 3rd Place: Bayleigh S. Guidry Branch 251, South Central Region Grade 11 Winners 1st Place: Malik Bossert-Haverland Branch 293, East Coast Region Malik Bossert-Haverland - 11th Grade - 1st place.pdf 2nd Place: Zachary Miranda Branch 070, Southwest Region 3rd Place: Natalie Nicole Fibelkom Branch 044, Southeast Region
Grade 12 Winners 1st Place: J. D. Bowman Branch 185, West Coast Region JD Bowman - 12th Grade - 1st Place.pdf 2nd Place: Jacob Agresta Branch 055, Northwest Region 3rd Place: Callie Johnston Branch 294, Southeast Region