To publish rules and procedures regarding the Maas Award. The prize consists of United States Savings Bonds. A previous winner is not eligible.
Essays are to be original compositions written in French.
Midshipmen may not request or receive assistance from other persons in writing or correcting their drafts. All quoted or paraphrased material, in French or English, must be clearly identified, but may not be counted toward the minimum length of the essay, which is 1,000 words. The topic of the proposed essay should be discussed in advance with a member of the French faculty. In sum, any aspect of French civilization is fitting which has had an influence on American life, or which should be better understood in America in the interest of better relations. They will be judged by a committee of faculty members.