2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Deadline Extended to March 13, 2026

The 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest deadline has been extended to March 13, 2026. The contest is an annual essay and video competition open to high school students who reside within the Ninth Circuit’s jurisdiction. The theme is “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness – Your Voice. Your Story. Your America."

We strongly encourage all high school students in the CNMI to participate. A total of $600 in cash prizes will be awarded at the district level, and winning entries will advance to the circuit level, where students can compete for an additional $11,400 in cash prizes.