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...

We've covered a number of competitions thus far, contest in areas like photography, poetry, humanities and history, vocal talent, contests for students with disabilities, and much, much more. Now, there are more opportunities than ever before to benefit from your wide range of skills and talents. Check out the list below:STEAM AwardsRegeneron Scien...

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...

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...

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...

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...

​Let me begin by clearing something up, right from the get-go: you will not be forced to hear me sing today, no sir. Never fear, readers. I leave that unlucky fate to the inside of my shower and my poor car, Moneypenny. She's an attentive and unbiased listener and loves me no matter what, thank you very much.Now to the matter at hand. If you're rea...

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...

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...

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...

​​​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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

English philosopher Francis Bacon once said, "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." What Bacon failed to realize is that sometimes simply being aware of opportunities around you is the same thing as making them. In college I'd heard story after story about the work my friend was doing in a reproductive biology lab until finally I ...

Students and parents are always trying to find the one activity or achievement that will get them or their child into college. Here's the truth: there isn't one. Regardless of what they plan on majoring or their future goals, according to Big Future by the College Board: leadership, initiative, a willingness to take risks, a commitment to service a...

According to a survey published on the National Center for Education Statistics website, the average American student spends a little less than 1,200 hours in school a year. Since school and homework take up such a large part of the average student's day, it can be easy to forget the importance of extracurricular activities, activities outside the ...