July 2, 2026
JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North America) conducts an annual student Essay Contest to foster the study and appreciation of
International Competition
July 28, 2026
The Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests are created by the Ayn Rand organization, in memory of this great novelist. The
September 23, 2026
Young Reporters for the Environment Competition is operated by Foundation for Environmental Education. YRE gives young people aged 11-25 a
August 27, 2026
The Princeton Ten-minute Play Contest is hosted by the Lewis Art Center of Princeton University. The judging committee of the
July 28, 2026
River of Words Poetry and Art Contest is a free, international youth poetry and art contest, the largest in the
October 16, 2026
Created by the University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship center in 2012, the Diamond Challenge provides a unique opportunity for 10,000+
December 11, 2025
The Caribou Mathematics Competition or Caribou Cup or Caribou Contest is an international online math contest held six times over
October 16, 2026
International Brain Bee was founded by Dr. Norbert Myslinski with a mission to build better brains to fight brain disorders.
June 25, 2026
Columbia Young Authors Writing Competition is sponsored by the English and Creative Writing Department at Columbia College Chicago. The competition
October 16, 2026
Annual DNA Day Essay Contest is hosted by the American Society of Human Genetics, in support of National DNA Day.
December 11, 2025
The New York Times My List Review Contest invites students to create a curated list of three to five works
January 14, 2026
in Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest, applicants will submit published or unpublished work. $9,000 in prizes.
January 14, 2026
Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest is created by Winning Writers, the organization finding and creating quality resources
July 28, 2026
Write the World, developed by David Weinstein – who’s currently working at Harvard University, is dedicated to improving the writing
July 2, 2026
New York Times invited students to write short, evidence-based persuasive essays through the New York Times Students Editorial Contest. Students
February 9, 2026
Bennington College Young Writers Awards are created by Bennington College, to promote excellence in writing at the high school level
September 17, 2026
Hosted by Bow Seat, the Blue Planet Awareness Contest provides a platform for young people to understand environmental issues through
August 10, 2026
The New York Times Summer Reading Contest invites students to choose something in The Times that has sparked their interest.
October 16, 2026
John Locke Institute Essay Competition is hosted by John Locke Institute, an independent educational organization located in Oxford, UK. Professors