- Essays should be no more than 1,500 words in length.
- A complete bibliography should be included, if appropriate. The bibliography and/or footnotes will not count towards the word limit.
- Essays should be typed and double-spaced, in an easily readable font (such as Times New Roman), with 1” margins.
- All pages must include the title of the essay and page numbers.
- Submissions will be judged anonymously so please do not include any personally identifying information (name, university) in the essay document.
- Essays must be submitted in English.
https://www.aaas.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/2021_Student_Essay_Competition_Rules_and_Regulations.pdf