National Contests
Do you have a special interest or talent? Here are some contests for elementary and middle schoolers that could be a way for you to share what makes you special!
Do you have a special interest or talent? Here are some contests for elementary and middle schoolers that could be a way for you to share what makes you special!
Contests usually have many rules. Each contest that's linked here explains who can enter, what you need to turn in and when you need to turn things in. Also, they tell you about the prizes you could win! Some contests are open to very young kids and kids as old as 17! Don't worry-- they judge your work against other kids your age. (A 5 year old and a 15 year old won't be judged in the same group!)
If one of these contests sounds interesting to you, ask an adult or an older sibling to sit down and read all of the instructions with you. Then, make a plan together so that you can submit your awesome work on time!
Due Soon (or Weekly!)
Due Soon (or Weekly!)
Apply to be a Scholastic News Reporter. Your interviews would be published in magazines and online!
Who: ages 10-14Due: July 10, 2020
Who: ages 10-14Due: July 10, 2020
Become a Published Author!
Write a story that includes the theme of anti-bullying.
Who: kinder - 8th gradersDue: July 15, 2020
Write a story that includes the theme of anti-bullying.
Who: kinder - 8th gradersDue: July 15, 2020
Stone Soup Magazine: Weekly "Flash Contest"
There is a new contest announced each Monday and the work is due by Friday night. Get creative and be quick!
Who: ages 14 and underDue: each Friday night
There is a new contest announced each Monday and the work is due by Friday night. Get creative and be quick!
Who: ages 14 and underDue: each Friday night
Due this Fall
Due this Fall
Happy DeGart
Create a piece of art that fits the theme "Traveling Around the World."
Who: ages 4-17Due: September 1, 2020
Create a piece of art that fits the theme "Traveling Around the World."
Who: ages 4-17Due: September 1, 2020
Kao International Painting Contest
Create art that expresses the small steps you can take every day, your dreams, and hopes for an eco-friendly world.
Who: ages 6-15Due: September 4, 2020
Create art that expresses the small steps you can take every day, your dreams, and hopes for an eco-friendly world.
Who: ages 6-15Due: September 4, 2020
Embracing Our Differences
Create art that expresses how we can enrich lives through diversity and inclusion.
Watch this video of last year's winners.
Who: any age (adults & kids)Due: October 7, 2020
Create art that expresses how we can enrich lives through diversity and inclusion.
Watch this video of last year's winners.
Who: any age (adults & kids)Due: October 7, 2020
Rachael Carson Intergenerational Sense of Wonder/Sense of the Wild Contest
Work with someone from another generation (an adult or elder) to create a project that expresses the theme "Sense of Wonder" or "Sense of Wonder/Sense of Wild." Your team can write an essay, take a photo and add a caption, or write a poem.
Who: people from two generationsDue: November 16 2020
Work with someone from another generation (an adult or elder) to create a project that expresses the theme "Sense of Wonder" or "Sense of Wonder/Sense of Wild." Your team can write an essay, take a photo and add a caption, or write a poem.
Who: people from two generationsDue: November 16 2020
Due in the Future (or not open yet)
Due in the Future (or not open yet)
Toyota Dream Car
Design your dream car!
Watch this advertisement for the contest
Who: ages 4-15Due: this fall, they have not sent out a date yet
Design your dream car!
Watch this advertisement for the contest
Who: ages 4-15Due: this fall, they have not sent out a date yet
US Kids Cover Contest
Create a magazine cover about your favorite summer break activities. Winners for the 2-6 category will have their art on the cover of Humpty Dumpty Magazine. Winners age 6-12 will have their art on the cover of Jack and Jill Magazine
who: ages 2-12due: February 7, 2021
Create a magazine cover about your favorite summer break activities. Winners for the 2-6 category will have their art on the cover of Humpty Dumpty Magazine. Winners age 6-12 will have their art on the cover of Jack and Jill Magazine
who: ages 2-12due: February 7, 2021
LEGO Contests
LEGO announces a variety of contests every fall. Start learning more about them and building things now!
Who: ages 4-16Due: more info in August
LEGO announces a variety of contests every fall. Start learning more about them and building things now!
Who: ages 4-16Due: more info in August
Scholastic
One of our favorite book companies has new contests and prizes each year. All of them are over for the school year, but check them out and start thinking about what you'd submit in the fall!
Who: Kinder-8th gradeDue: more info in August
One of our favorite book companies has new contests and prizes each year. All of them are over for the school year, but check them out and start thinking about what you'd submit in the fall!
Who: Kinder-8th gradeDue: more info in August
Good Luck and Have Fun!
Good Luck and Have Fun!