CURRENT CONTESTS

DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025 CONTEST

DEADLINE: February 10, 2025

Follow the Food Research Contest

How have history and geography shaped our foods? Research a food’s origin using our online research kit as a guide.

Prize
Three winners will each get a JS notebook!

VIew Contest Form (PDF)

2025 EYEWITNESS TO HISTORY CONTEST

DEADLINE: December 30, 2024

2025 Eyewitness to History Contest

We read about history all the time. But chances are, someone you know has experienced it. Maybe they have lived through a pandemic, faced war firsthand, or marched for their rights. Whatever it is, we want you to help tell that story!

Prize
We will award the winning interview $250 and publish it in Junior Scholastic. That student’s teacher will also get $250. Two runner-up entries will each get $50.

VIew Contest Form (PDF)

OCTOBER 2024 CONTEST

DEADLINE: November 20, 2024

Voting Age Essay Contest

Underline or highlight two arguments for and against lowering the voting age to 16. Then decide: Should the voting age be lowered? Write a short essay explaining your answer. Use evidence from the article and additional research to support your claim. Three winners will each get a JS notebook!

Prize
Three winners will each get a JS notebook!

VIew Contest Form (PDF)

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