Youth Wildlife Art Contest Deadline: October 01, 2026
Amount: $750-$2,000
Entries must be signed by the artist and portray any North American game bird or animal that may be legally hunted or trapped. Endangered species and non-game animals, such as eagles and snakes, are not eligible subjects. To confirm whether a certain animal or bird is eligible, see this list of North American game animals and birds. First, second and third place winners will be selected for each category and will be awarded $1,500, $1,000, and $750 respectively. One entry will be selected to receive the Best In Show award and a $2,000 prize. Judges may also choose for a non-winning entry to receive an Honorable Mention award. All winning entries will be published on the NRABlog and in NRA Family.
Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest Deadline: October 15, 2026
Amount: Up to $3,000
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who attend school in an Optimum serviceable area of Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia. Applicants must be enrolled in the 6th-12th grade. In 500 words or less, applicants must share what connects them to Hispanic Culture.
Patriot’s Pen Competition Deadline: October 31, 2026
Amount: Up to $5,000
Description: Competition is open to students in grades 6-8 in the United States, its territories and its possessions. Applicant must submit an essay on the following theme: “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”
Offline Mode Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2026
Amount: $1,500
Description: Join thousands of young drivers and passengers taking the pledge to stay distraction-free while on the road. Commit to going phone-free every time you are in a moving vehicle and challenge yourself to complete a 7-day or 30-day streak for the opportunity to earn up to a $1,500 scholarship. Scholarship Details: Take the Offline Mode pledge and commit to staying off your phone while driving or riding in a moving vehicle. Complete a 7-day or 30-day distraction-free streak challenge with SMS check-ins. Report your streak and share your impact to be eligible for a $500 or $1,500 scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be 13 to 25 years old; Must be a resident of the United States or a U.S. territory; No minimum GPA required.