Contests
Check out these fun ways to challenge your mind and win fun prizes!
- Creative Communication
Students grades K-12 write an essay on a topic they feel is important to compete for prizes such as a $50 savings bond.
- Kid's Astronomy Essay Contest
Sponsored by Sky and Telescope Magazine, kids ages 5-18 write a short essay on astronomy to compete for prizes ranging from $50-$200. Check site for details on subcategories.
- ARS Children's Essay Contest
Sponsored by the American Rose Society, kids 12 and younger can submit an essay of 400 words or less about roses to compete for prizes such as gift certificates and society membership.
- Kids Are Authors
Annual competition open to grades K-8, designed to encourage students to use their reading, writing, and artistic skills to create their own books. Grand prize winning team receives $5,000 in merchandise from Scholastic and 100 copies of their published book, with 25 honorable mention winners also receiving prizes.
- National Park Foundation Junior Ranger Essay Contest
Open to 9-12 year olds to write no more than 500 words on an national park-themed topic named by the foundation. Prizes include an all-expense paid trip to a national park, in addition to a shopping spree at Macy's, which cosponsors the contest.
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- Annual Math League Contests
The Math League sponsors math contests for grades 4-8 and high school students from the U.S. and Canada. Schools compete in statewide or multistate league competitions.
- The American Mathematics Competitions
Various math competitions open to qualifying students of all grade levels.
- Math Olympiad Contests
Students form a team at their school to work together on math problems and compete for trophies and medals.
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MoleCules Ask a Question Contest
Five girls and five boys are identified as asking the "best" questions about molecules; prizes include a medal, certificate and wireless Internet-capable devices.
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Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge
National science competition for students in grades 5-8, in which students submit a video entry that demonstrates understanding of select scientific concepts. Top winner receives $50,000 savings bond, with other finalists eligible for additional exciting prizes.
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- Global Virtual Classroom Contest
Global team cooperation and Web site-building activity for students from 7 to 18 years of age. Awards range from $3,000 to $750 per team.
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ThinkQuest Web site Competition
Teams create an original Web site on a topic of global importance for a student audience. Prizes include a trip to ThinkQuest Live in San Francisco, laptop computers, digital cameras and school monetary grants.
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International Schools CyberFair
Students ages 5-19 years old conduct research about their local communities, then publish their findings on the Web for various prizes and awards.
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- Siemens' We Can Change the World Contest
Student teams of 2-3 research and solve a community issue that they truly want to impact, competing for prizes such as trips and a $5,000 savings bond.
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National Geographic Bee
Schools with students in grades 4-8 are eligible for this test of geographic knowledge to compete for scholarships in the amount of $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000.
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Bubble Wrap Competition for young inventors
Students grades 5-8 demonstrate their ingenuity by creating an invention that incorporates the use of Bubble Wrap cushioning. Prizes include a trip to New York City and a $10,000 savings bond.
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Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Students ages 8-18 must be nominated by a qualifying adult for their leadership and courage in developing and implementing an exceptional service project. Ten students will be chosen to win $2,500 to be applied to their higher education or service project.
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The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Art, photo and other project-based contests open to students of all ages.
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World of Escher Contest
International Escher-inspired creative contest that combines mathematics and artistic ability; prizes awarded.
- Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors
Sponsored by the Alliance Rubber Company for students in grades 5-8 to create an invention that incorporates the use of rubber bands. More than $20,000 in prizes will be awarded.
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Sally Ride Science TOYchallenge
National toy design challenge for 5th-8th graders to collaborate as a team and create a new toy or game for various prizes.
- Amazing Kids! Contests
Check out site for art, music, video and writing contests for children of all ages.
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