★ Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET. 

★ Eligibility: Any student in grades 3–12 who is a legal resident of any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the five U.S. territories is eligible to enter. First- and second-prize awardees from the previous two America’s Field Trip contests are not eligible to enter or win. 

★ Submission Requirements: Students at each grade level may create artwork, including physical artwork submitted through a high-res photo, a digital drawing, or a written response. 

★ Judging Criteria: A panel of current and former educators will evaluate submissions based on Student Voice (50%), Clarity of Idea (25%), and Presentation (25%). 

★ Prizes: NEW! 125 first-place awardees and their designated chaperone will receive travel and lodging for a three-day, two-night trip to a select historical or cultural site in July and August 2026. 125 second-place awardees will receive $500 cash awards and three educators will each earn $1,000. Award recipients will be notified in late April 2026.