Prestigious Competitions for Young Filmmakers

Prestigious Competitions for Young Filmmakers
Filmmaking is a powerful medium for self-expression. Competitions in this field are great for encouraging youngsters to exercise their creativity and artistry. A list of student competitions previously posted here on KudosWall covered subjects like songwriting and photography. This time, let's look at the best ones for filmmaking. Cineyouth Film Ch...
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The 5 W’s of Photography Competitions πŸ“Έ πŸ“Έ

The 5 W’s of Photography Competitions πŸ“Έ πŸ“Έ
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I, myself, am really just full of words. If the student you're looking after is more of the artistic variety, take a read through this week's installment of competitions for them to get involved in.Who: www.CelebratingArt.comWhat: CelebratingArt.com is a nationally recognized website that awards student...
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Top Ten Poetry Contests for Teens βœοΈπŸ…

Top Ten Poetry Contests for Teens βœοΈπŸ…
Show the world your brilliance -- your expressive emotion through the power of words -- by submitting your poetry to the following contests. Some come with monetary prizes, others with scholarships to workshops, still others with publication. All come with the recognition and prestige that you deserve for the beautiful words you have written from t...
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Humanities and History Competitions for Students

Humanities and History Competitions for Students
History is such an important subject of study, and for those students with a passion for the past, take a look at these competitive opportunities.Davidson Institute: The Davidson Institute's Young Scholars Program is a culmination of services designed to "nurture the intellectual, social, emotional, and academic development of profoundly intelligen...
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10 Competitions for Kids with Disability

10 Competitions for Kids with Disability
Adaptive Track & Field USA: This organization is a wonderful force that provides competitions for para-athletes and also serves as an advocate for high school-aged individuals with disability. World Para Athletics: Okay, yes, this is a bit ambitious, but for a really incredible (and entertaining) taste of what your child could potentially one d...
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Music Competitions for Students 🎻 🎺 πŸ₯ 🎀

Music Competitions for Students 🎻 🎺 πŸ₯ 🎀
Sinatra. Crosby. Cole. Hendrix. Armstrong. Grohl. What do all of these incredibly talented individuals have in common? No matter what year they launched their careers in, they all are still considered to be the best singers, trumpet players, and drummers of modern times. They became "the greats," but they all started at the beginning.If your studen...
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Culinary Camps for Kids πŸ₯˜πŸ©πŸ°

Culinary Camps for Kids πŸ₯˜πŸ©πŸ°
There's no doubt about it, summertime can be something of a nightmare for parents. While yes, it is wonderful having the kids at home and happy and homework-less, it is also difficult to balance them and their needs with work and everything else life throws into the mix, when they don't have school to occupy most of their time.For many parents, the...
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7 Culinary Competitions for Teens

7 Culinary Competitions for Teens
Make no mistake - I cannot, and will never pretend to be able to, cook. My idea of fine dining is successfully bringing a pot of water to boil and not over-or-undercooking the pasta I clumsily pour into it. Past roommates of mine have intentionally disconnected our fire alarm when they know my dinner plans include baked potatoes. I am the twenty-so...
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6 STEM Competitions to Make this Summer Count πŸ”¬

6 STEM Competitions to Make this Summer Count πŸ”¬
​​​Summer is a time for relaxation, vacation, and...concentration? The summer months speed by but a good way to make sure you're using that precious time effectively is by setting a goal and working towards it. So, check out these STEM competitions, grab a glass of lemonade, and make this summer count!Regeneron Science Talent SearchEvery year, the ...
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9 Youth Art Competitions πŸ–Œ πŸ“½ πŸ“·

9 Youth Art Competitions πŸ–Œ πŸ“½ πŸ“·
There are various ways to keep your child in an active pursuit of their passions, and the following competitions even provide the chance to win recognition and monetary awards. Art competitions serve as a way for middle and high school students to earn money, learn from others, and be assessed for their work.CelebratingArt.Com Student Art Competiti...
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5 Summer Must-Reads for 2017’s Youths

5 Summer Must-Reads for 2017’s Youths
I know what you're thinking: the school year just ended! Why must you make me use my brain?Calm down, friends. I'm merely encouraging you to use some of your free time doing that wild and crazy thing called reading for pleasure. You likely didn't have time for it throughout the school year, and there's no way you're going to spend every last minute...
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What a 10-Year-Old Taught me about Passion

What a 10-Year-Old Taught me about Passion
pasΒ·sionˈpaSHΙ™n/ noun1.strong and barely controllable emotion.Many of the greats have attempted to define passion to show their drive, interest and obsession with something. The ever-quoted Steve Jobs said, "I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do t...
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9 Competitions for Tech Savvy Students πŸ’»

9 Competitions for Tech Savvy Students πŸ’»
Whether you would like to pursue a career in computer science, want to learn more about programming, or simply want to put your skills to the test, you should check out these competitions: Technovation Challenge Focused on offering opportunities to girls, this challenge calls girls around the world to identify an issue in their community and create...
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7 Competitions That Teach You How To Be An Entrepreneur πŸ“ˆπŸ“‡

7 Competitions That Teach You How To Be An Entrepreneur πŸ“ˆπŸ“‡
We've already discussed DECA, a great organization for anyone interested in entrepreneurship. However, there are many opportunities to learn and practice entrepreneurship in high school and middle school. Here are some examples: Diamond ChallengeThe Diamond Challenge is a unique entrepreneurship challenge as it offers two competition tracks. A trad...
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14 Weird Scholarships You Might Qualify For

14 Weird Scholarships You Might Qualify For
There's a scholarship out there for everyone. Scholarships for the creative...The Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship fosters creativity by asking students to submit an essay regarding what they would do if a zombie apocalypse hit their campus. The winning essay writer will receive a $2,000 scholarship. The Make Me Laugh scholarship is for students who l...
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50 Competitions Every Student Needs To Know About πŸ† πŸ† πŸ†

50 Competitions Every Student Needs To Know About πŸ† πŸ† πŸ†
Looking for a way to challenge your skills, inspire growth in yourself, and motivation to try your hardest? Check out this list of 50 competitions that might help you do just that!Academic National Economics Challenge - While not available in all states, EconChallenge is an online competition for high school students. Winning teams can eventually c...
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After School Club, I started and the Things I learned

After School Club, I started and the Things I learned
Many moons ago, being a doctor was the profession I was going for. I felt like the medical world was for me, so naturally, I wanted to do all that I can to achieve my goals. I wanted to exemplify leadership, therefore I started a medical club at Nashua High School South. Little did I know the club would help me with finding a passion in business.&n...
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After School Clubs You didn't know you wanted to join

After School Clubs You didn't know you wanted to join
Junior High and High school is a good time to broaden your horizons and participate in a variety of activities. You may want to look into some of the following clubs you didn't know existed:Gaming ClubGaming clubs have increased in popularity over the past few years. These clubs focus on creating teams that will participate in local and national co...
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What I learned from First Lego League πŸ€–

What I learned from First Lego League πŸ€–

All about it: DECA

All about it: DECA
DECA is a non-profit student organization, with over 3,000 high school chapters and 215,000 members total it's an organization you want to know about. What is DECA?As mentioned above, DECA is a student organization whose mission is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, and other business related fields. While it has m...
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