Contests
Check out these fun ways to challenge your mind and win fun prizes!
- 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 (scroll down)
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.
- Americanism Essay Contest
Annual contest offered to students in grades 7-12, with the first-place winner granted a $15,000 savings bond.
- Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest
Contest open to middle schoolers, high schoolers and college students to write an Ayn Rand-themed essay for cash prizes.
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Jonathan Friesen Reclaim the Name Writing Contest
Students can write a short story about a character who discovers, through a personal journey, who he/she truly is, with winners receiving cash prizes ranging from $100 to $1,000.
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Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Students grades 7-12 submit their best works of visual art - including sculpture, painting, ceramics, photography, animation, video and animation - and writing - including poetry, play scripts, personal essay, works of journalism, satire and short fiction - to compete for scholarships.
- 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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MathCounts Competition Program
National middle school coaching and competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests.
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Team America Rocketry Challenge
Students in grades 7-12 can register as a team to design and build a safe and stable one-stage model rocket. Prizes include $60,000 in cash and scholarships and participation in NASA's advanced rocketry program Student Launch Initiative.
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NASA Space Settlement Contest
International contest open to 6th-12th graders (11-18 years old). Students compete in teams to develop space settlement designs and related materials for various prizes.
- The Christopher Columbus Awards
Program for middle school students that challenges teams of three to four, with an adult coach, to identify a problem in their community and apply the scientific method to create an innovative solution to that problem. Finalists compete for U.S. Savings Bonds, a $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant, plus a $200 development grant to further refine the winning idea.
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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.
- Doors to Diplomacy
U. S. Department of State "Doors to Diplomacy" educational challenge to encourage middle school and high school students to produce Web projects that teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. Students on winning team receive a $2,000 scholarship, and the winning coaches' schools each receive a $500 cash award.
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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.
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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.
- National History Day Contest
Students in grades 6-12 engage in discovery and interpretation of historical topics related to an annual theme. Awards range from $250 to $1,000, in addition to other prizes.
- 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.
- The Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program
Contest open to girls ages 12-18 who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship. Prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists each year to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college.
- Amazing Kids! Contests
Check out site for art, music, video and writing contests for children of all ages.
- Fastweb
Great site for finding scholarships, internships and other resources.
- Herff Jones Nystrom Tech Out Your School Contest
Every month, Herff Jones Nystrom is giving away a 1-year license for StrataLogica, an interactive program for teaching social studies, history and geography. To enter, visit Herff Jones Nystrom's Facebook page and click "Contest."
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