The annual FSYF Essay Contest challenges Foreign Service youth to reflect on their experience by responding to an essay prompt. Middle and high school students are invited to participate in the contest sponsored by McGrath Real Estate Services.
"If you were writing a travel guide for visitors to your current or prior post, what out-of-the way location or special local event would you highlight in the guide? Describe how living in that country as Foreign Service youth allowed you to discover that location or event which a short-term visitor might miss. "
The judges select winners for both Middle School and High School that will receive generous cash prizes made possible by McGrath Real Estate Services.
Winners will receive first, second, or third place awards of $800, $500, or $300 (respectively) in the high school category.
Middle school award winners will receive first, second, or third place awards of $500, $300, or $150 (respectively).
All winners are recognized at the Youth Awards Ceremony held at the Department of State in June.
Must be a current member of FSYF as of March 31, 2021.
All FSYF contests are open to children of U.S. Foreign Affairs agency officials who are eligible for overseas assignment and who report to the Chief of Mission when at post.
Family members of FSYF officers, directors, major contributors, employees, and members of any selection committee are not eligible to participate.
***Essays will become the property of FSYF and McGrath Real Estate Services and may be used in future promotional materials.
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