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These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president
Earlier this year, Ishant Jawali, a 16-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, was scrolling on Instagram when he stumbled upon a little-known way to win money for college: The Trump administration was putting on a national civics contest for America’s 250th birthday.
Earlier this year, Ishant Jawali, a 16-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, was scrolling on Instagram when he stumbled upon a little-known way to win money for college: The Trump administration was putting on a national civics contest for America’s 250th birthday.
He signed up, becoming one of about 8,000 high school students entering for the chance to win a scholarship worth up to $150,000.
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