Contests & Scholarships
To be updated as information becomes available.
YoungArts’ signature program is an application-based award for emerging artists ages 15–18 or in grades 10–12 from across the United States.
Deadline October 13, 2023 |
Stories Engineered to Inspire Sponsored by Engineer Girl
Write a short essay about how engineering can help meet one of these sustainable development goals. Click for more details. Deadline TBD |
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level. Deadline January 12, 2024 |
VSA Playwright Discovery Program Competition Students, are invited to submit their writing in the form of scripts, videos, screenplays, musical theater works, or other performance works. Deadline TBD |
Vans Custom Culture Embrace your creativity through art and design to bring attention to diminishing arts education budgets. Customize blank Vans shoes (will be provided) around specific themes. Registration Open Jan. 10th-Feb. 4th Shoes sent to confirmed schools Feb. 21st - March 4th Submission Due March 7th-April 15th |
Society of Professional Journalists & Journalism Education Foundation Essay Contest How can student journalists use social media for free speech and amplifying voices, but still ensure ethical and responsible use of the platforms? Deadline TBDEssays accepted starting November 2021. |
.Doodle for Google Students are invited to create their own Google Doodle for the chance to have it featured on Google.com, as well as win some great scholarships and tech packages for their schools. Deadling TBD |
Write an original ten-minute play and other performance pieces for entry. Finalists will see their plays performed as staged readings by SU Drama students.
Deadline February 9, 2022 |