2025 Essay Contest
The Camp Pendleton Historical Society is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Historical Essay Contest for high school students living in those school districts adjacent to Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton.
Scope. The subject of the contest is limited to history of the land now known as Camp Pendleton. This scope includes the pre-history (archeology) of the land, its native American occupants, the Spanish exploration and mission era, the rancho era, and the history of the Camp as a significant cultural and economic institution in San Diego County since 1942. Not included in the scope is military history of Marine Corps units stationed at the Camp as tenant organizations.
Essay Length. Essays are limited to 5,000 words (not including graphic captions, numbered end notes, and bibliography).
Prizes. 1st Place – $1,000 / 2nd Place – $500
Deadlines
- A letter application for entry into the contest containing name, address, school, area of interest, and tentative title of essay must be
received by CPHS by Dec. 31, 2024 via email (essaycontest.cphs@gmail.com). - The essay must be submitted (as an attachment) via email no later than Feb. 28, 2025.
Contest Details. Essay rules, deadlines, and judging criteria are contained in the flyer which can be downloaded here:
Flyer – CPHS 2025 Essay Contest
Questions?
- Send an email to essaycontest.cphs@gmail.com and place “Essay Contest” in the Subject line of your email.
- If you would prefer to talk to someone about the essay contest versus sending an email, please contact Michael Kelley at (760) 207-8940.
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