OKC National Memorial Essay Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 12

Award Deadline: Register to View


The Memorial’s Mission Statement was created by a 350-member task force that was brought together by an unspeakable act of terrorism. On April 19, 1995, 168 individuals were killed in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. Within months, survivors, family members, first responders and community members united to create the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

Instead of letting this horrific act of violence divide us, it brought people together, demonstrating the importance of finding common ground among a diversity of opinions—a hallmark of the democratic process in the United States. The power of peaceful, civic engagement overcame the choice to use violence to affect change.

The essay committee at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is deeply interested in hearing what students like you think about the benefits and challenges of a non-violent, democratic society.

Eligibility

The contest is open to all public, private, parochial or homeschool students in grades 5-12.

Notification

Winners will be contacted by phone or email by March 10, 2023, and will be recognized at a ceremony on April 1st. A list of the winners and their essays will be posted on the Memorial’s website, MemorialMuseum.com.

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