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Essay Contest Honors Economist Thomas Sowell with $5,000 Prize

7/16/2025

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The Hoover Institution is launching an exciting essay contest and multimedia competition to celebrate the influential economist Thomas Sowell. Aspiring participants can submit essays of up to 1,500 words or captivating videos lasting three minutes, all centered on Sowell's impactful teachings. With a deadline of August 31, 2025, winners will be rewarded with $5,000 and an invitation to a special celebration event.

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The Hoover Institution is launching an exciting essay contest and multimedia competition to celebrate the influential economist Thomas Sowell. Aspiring participants can submit essays of up to 1,500 words or captivating videos lasting three minutes, all centered on Sowell's impactful teachings. With a deadline of August 31, 2025, winners will be rewarded with $5,000 and an invitation to a special celebration event.