Apply with Essay Video NEW

Leadership Essay Contest

Award Amount
$3,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

U.S. Naval Institute

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Three awards offered annually.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This contest is open to anyone who submits an essay of 3,000 words or less about the role of leadership in defining sea power in the modern world.

Application requirements for the Leadership Essay Contest are:

  • Essay
Additional Information: The Naval Institute sponsors annual essay and photo contests to stimulate discussion on key issues affecting the sea services. The submitted essay must be an original analytical and/or interpretive work and written solely by the applicant. All previously published essays are ineligible.

Award Amount: $5,000, $2,500, and $1,500 will be awarded to the first-, second-, and third-place contest winners, respectively. All winners will also receive a medal and a one-year membership in the Naval Institue. All awards are made on an annual basis and are non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $3,000.

About U.S. Naval Institute:
Contact Information: Betsy Judge ,Public Relations Manager
Address: 291 Wood Road Annapolis, Maryland 21402
Email: essays@usni.org

Save time. Let us search for you.

Narrow down over 1,000,000 scholarships with personalized results.

Get matched to scholarships that are perfect for you!

Start Your Search