The Senior essay contest for MUNUM XXXVII is opening December 1st! applications will close January 5th, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
our mission
Thank you for your interest in the third annual MUNUM Senior Essay Contest! We are excited to offer seniors the opportunity to earn some money towards their college education. We will be giving prizes for first, second, and third place, earning $500, $350, and $150 respectively.
Essay Information
Please observe a 1,000 word length limit.
Please submit this form with a PDF of your essay by January 5th, 2025 at 11:59 pm (EST). Late submissions will not be accepted.
Prompt 1: If you were the president for the day, what is the most important issue you would address and how would you address it?
Prompt 2: Joan of Arkansas. Queen Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Babe Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mash up a historical figure with a new time period, environment, location, or occupation, and tell us their story.
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We will be announcing the first, second, and third-place winners during the closing ceremonies of MUNUM XXXVIII. Please do not use this essay as an opportunity to flaunt awards or honors you have won in MUN, that is not the purpose of this. If you have any questions, please reach out via email to munum.external@gmail.com