From The Catholic Textbook Project:
On Tuesday, January 21, Catholic Textbook Project’s 2025 History Essay Contest officially opens for submissions! This annual event invites Catholic students (parochial, private, and homeschool) in grades 4–12 to sharpen their writing skills, explore engaging historical topics, and win prizes for themselves and their school.
Prizes
4th–6th Grade: $100 for the student and a $400 gift certificate for their school (or choice of a CTP textbook for homeschool families).
7th–8th Grade: $150 for the student and a $400 gift certificate for their school (or choice of a CTP textbook for homeschool families).
High School: $200 for the student and a $400 gift certificate for their school (or choice of a CTP textbook for homeschool families).
Winning essays will also be published on our website and social media.
Key Dates
January 21: Contest opens
March 28: Submissions due
May 16: Winners announced