National Review Institute’s Buckley Essay Contest is accepting applications until July 31. The essay contest is open to currently enrolled students who will be in their sophomore or junior year in the fall. The essays should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words and respond to the following prompt: One of the principal tasks of Reagan-Buckley conservatism was to bring government back under the control of the Constitution — a task pursued through judicial appointments but also legislation and popular education. How well has this project succeeded, and where is it falling short? The winning essay will be published on NationalReview.com.

Email buckleyessay@nrinstitute.org with any questions or to submit an essay.