Annual Essay Contest

Open to all High School Students in Fountain Hills and FMYN!

Every year, the Fountain Hills Coalition sponsors a community-wide essay contest for all high school students. We work closely with student interns and English teachers at Fountain Hills High School who decide upon the three essay questions for the students to consider. The students then choose one question to formulate their essay. Judging of the essays takes place the first week of February with winners and their parents invited to an awards luncheon soon following. Here, first, second, third place and honorable mention essays receive a cash prize and are recognized.

Now Accepting 2026 Essay Contest Entries!

Submissions due by end of school on January 30th, 2026

Congratulations to Our 2025 Award Recipients!

Congratulations to Our 2024 Award Recipients!

Thank you, sponsors!

The Josephine Ann Nelson Trust

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Fountain Hills Law Firm

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Stop & Go Driving School

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CPA

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Sami’s Fine Jewelry

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Homeowners Financial Group