Contests and Opportunities

IEW WRITING CONTEST

We are delighted to present our annual writing contest for all aspiring and accomplished writers, ages 8–18. Whether or not they have experience with IEW's Structure and Style® writing method, your students are invited to participate.Contest closes April 30, 2025.

Visit IEW.com/IEW-writing-contest for more information.

LITTLE RABBIT TRAILS

A Year of Poetry Tea Time has introduced its 2025 International Homeschooling Poetry Contest. Poems should be written on the theme of "summer." Poets aged 5 to adult can participate. Over twenty winners will be chosen and cash prizes awarded. Entries are accepted from March 1–31, 2025. Click here for additional information.

CARDINAL NEWMAN SOCIETY ESSAY CONTEST

The Cardinal Newman Society’s ninth annual Newman Guide College Scholarship Contest is now closed. The winner will be announced by May 2025. Click here for additional information. 

HSLDA Contests

Every year, HSLDA offers creative contests in poetry, videography, short story writing, photography, art, and essay writing. HSLDA’s contests provide homeschooled students the opportunity to hone their skills in a fun and creative setting that invites them to think outside the box and be rewarded for excellence. Contests are open to all homeschooled students (ages 7–19). More information is available here.

American Life League's Culture of Life Studies Program is hosting its annual pro-life essay contest for students in 5th-12th grade. Write 500 words on one of the prompts and submit your essay by November 4, 2024. They are offering great prizes, and the winner will be published in their magazine! Find details at prolifeessay.com

Boom & Bucket

Boom & Bucket's 2024 Student Scholarship Program

Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery-themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada within the next twelve months. To apply, students must write a 500+ word essay or record a 2-minute video explaining who they are and what makes them excited about the heavy equipment space. 

Learn more at https://www.boomandbucket.com/blog/scholarship

The Future Scholar Foundation hosts monthly short story competitions (350 words) for elementary and middle schoolers. They have served over 3000 students in over 25 US states and 10 countries, and their competitions have been recognized and supported by The New York Times, The Seattle Times, Northwest Asian Weekly, and more. Participate now for the chance to win gift cards up to $25, receive FREE feedback, and gain recognition! Competitions open on the first of every month and close on the 28th. 

Magnum Opus Magazine                               

IEW students (grades 3-12), submit your compositions for a chance to be published in our monthly e-newsletter or annual print magazine. Submissions from all nine IEW units, journalism, and poetry are accepted. Student artists are also encouraged to submit original artwork in any medium. Click here for detailed instructions to submit your work.

Caterpillar Magazine

Submit poems and short stories to this Irish magazine.

Highlights Magazine

Submit poems, jokes, riddles, stories, book reviews, letters, and more.