The annual Student Contest Calendar for 2024-25 is packed with exciting challenges for teenagers to participate in. From writing to photography, audio, video, and more, students are encouraged to engage, experiment, reflect, and create. The calendar features ten contests that aim to showcase the creativity and talent of young individuals.
One of the highlights of the calendar is the “Where We Are” photo essay contest, which will be running again this winter. The contest invites students to capture their perspective on the world through photography. Last year’s finalists produced some stunning work, and the competition is expected to be fierce this year as well.
Teachers around the world have praised the Contest Calendar, with many planning their classes around the challenges. Tens of thousands of teenagers participate in the contests each year, creating narratives, reviews, videos, opinion pieces, podcasts, illustrations, photo essays, and more. The contests are not only a platform for young people to showcase their talents but also an opportunity for them to express themselves and share their thoughts and feelings.
This year’s calendar includes both old favorites and new challenges. In response to the U.S. election, students are invited to participate in special forums in September, where they can engage in thoughtful conversations about their civic and political identities, values, and beliefs. They can then choose to create something in response, whether it be in writing, video, audio, or visual art. In the spring, students can take part in the “My List” contest, where they are asked to curate a collection of three to five works of art or culture and explain why others should check them out.
The full rules and guidelines for each contest will be posted on the Contest Calendar’s website when they open. In the meantime, students can explore the related resources provided and review last year’s rules, which will mostly remain the same for the returning contests. The Contest Calendar team appreciates everyone’s patience as they verify access to the website.
Whether you’re a student looking to showcase your creativity or an educator seeking to engage your students in meaningful activities, the 2024-25 Student Contest Calendar offers something for everyone. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to unleash your creative potential!
