The Public Forum Summer Essay Contest A project of The Public Forum Fledgling Listing: This project is new and has been listed with us for less than six months. About The Public Forum Summer Essay Contest is designed to encourage thoughtful student writing and discussion surrounding politics, media, technology, education, culture, and public discourse. The contest aims to give younger writers a space to explore important issues and contribute to broader conversations through long-form opinion writing.All political perspectives are welcome — what matters is that arguments are made thoughtfully, in good faith, and with respect for the reader. Top submissions will be published on The Public Forum and featured on the homepage. Selected finalists and honorable mentions may also be published. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to high school, college/university, and graduate/professional students. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: New adults, Young adults, Specific group.Lengths: Essay: 500 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Politics/Political Science: General, See guidelines. Society/Culture: Current events, Social issues, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @thep_ublicforum For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Public Forum Summer Essay Contest Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 07 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only