The Naval Institute sponsors a number of essay and photo contests throughout the year as a means to promote knowledge of the sea services. These are contest awards, not scholarships.
All contests run annually, at different times during the year.
Announcement dates, deadlines, entry rules, and other guidelines vary and are subject to change. The Editorial Board of the U.S. Naval Institute will judge the essays. Some entries will be published. Essays must be postmarked on or before the deadlines indicated. An exact word count must appear on the title page.