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Three Contests. Four Topics. |
We’re excited to kick off our 2026-27 student contests! We love seeing teachers use the contests to challenge students, encourage original thinking, and give them a chance to be heard. Our Essay Contest, Video Contest, and AI Challenge give you three ways to do just that. Students take on important issues, weigh information, support their ideas, communicate them clearly, and take a shot at winning cash prizes. |
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Flexibility for Your Classroom |
- Choose the contest, topic, or both—or let students choose.
- Use a contest as a class assignment.
- Offer it as extra credit or enrichment.
- Invite students to enter on their own.
- With months to enter, choose the timing that works best.
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Four Topics. Plenty to Think About. |
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Students research one of four topics, weigh the issue, and support their perspectives in a 500–1,000 word essay. |
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• Divisions: Middle & High School |
• Top Award: $2,500 per division |
• Deadline: March 12, 2027 |
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Students research one of four topics, weigh the issue, and support their perspectives in a 1–3 minute video. |
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• Divisions: Middle School, High School & College (Undergraduate) |
• Top Award: $2,500 per division |
• Deadline: March 12, 2027 |
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Important: Students may enter the AI and video contests or the essay and video contests, but not both the AI and essay contests. |
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Everything You Need in One Place |
Find full prompts, eligibility, rules, deadlines, prize details, and entry information on our Student Contests page. |
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Receive a $150 Amazon or Visa gift card if you have the most student entries. Earn a guaranteed $50 gift card when 30 or more of your students enter. Plus, each student submission gives you a chance to win one of ten $50 gift cards in our opportunity drawing. |
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