We the Future Scholarship (High School Students)

Scholarship Overview: Creative Scholarship for students in grades 9-12 to celebrate the Constitution
Application Available: June 1, 2025
Deadline Date: May 31, 2026

Scholarship Details:

The “We The Future” Contest by Constituting America offers scholarships for high school students through categories including essay, song, STEM, short film, social media video, and PSA submissions.  All topics focus on the topic of the Constitution.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to students in all 50 states, D.C., U.S. territories, and Armed Forces schools abroad.
• Student must be  in grades 9-12
• Original work is required, though limited AI editing tools are permitted.
• For full eligibility requirements, contest rules, and submission details, visit the official website.

Applications are due by May 31, 2026.

 

Application Requirements: Essay, Video

Essay Details:

Optional Essay:
Write a 500-700 word essay on the different powers vested in our three branches of government and why the concept of checks and balances, as guaranteed by our Constitution, is vital to the preservation of our government. Are there examples (recent or historical) of violations of these checks and balances?

Students may also select to submit a song, STEM, short film, social media video, or PSA.

Award Amount: $1,000

Award Details:

Awards and Prizes – $1,000 per winner.
The five high school winners will be contacted directly through the contact information provided on the Contest Signup Form. Winners will also be announced on www.constitutingamerica.org. As a condition to receiving any awards, the winner must:
Provide publicity photos and a short bio
Return the signed Winner Agreement, liability release, and publicity release

BEST ESSAY – 1 Entry Chosen
 $5,000 Scholarship Prize

BEST SONG – 1 Entry Chosen
 $2,000 Scholarship Prize (If team submission, prize is split)

BEST STEM – 1 Entry Chosen
$2,000 Scholarship Prize

BEST SHORT FILM – 1 Entry Chosen
$2,000 Scholarship Prize(If team submission, prize is split)

BEST Social Media Video – 1 Entry Chosen
$2,000 Scholarship Prize(If team submission, prize is split)

BEST PSA – 1 Entry Chosen
 $5,000 Scholarship Prize (If team submission, prize is split)

Website/URL: https://constitutingamerica.org/enter-new/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: WeTheFuture@ConstitutingAmerica.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

We prefer entries to be submitted electronically through the online portal on this site. If it is not possible to submit an entry through the online portal, please email your entry to WeTheFuture@ConstitutingAmerica.org or mail it to: Constituting America, P.O. Box 1988, Colleyville, Texas 76034. If you have questions please email WeTheFuture@ConstitutingAmerica.org

Filters:

Areas of Study: Open to All, Political Science, Public Policy & Social Services
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Student (9-11), High School Senior
Location Specific: National
Institution Type: Trade/Technical Schools