Video Contest Scholarships

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• The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineNovember 15, 2026

The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists awards scholarships to photographers and videographers at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate school levels. A variety of scholarships are available; the maximum award value is $2,500. High school winners will receive digital cameras rather than a monetary prize. Scholarship Details College-level and graduate school

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• Take Care of Texas Video Contest

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineDecember 5, 2026

The Take Care of Texas Video Contest is a way for Texas high schoolers to learn about protecting the environment and come up with creative ways to share this knowledge with others. Students will create a video that portrays positive ways Texans can help keep air and water clean, conserve water, save energy, or reduce waste. Scholarship details 30-second video Shows positive ways to

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• Doodle for Google Scholarship

• Amount$55,000
• DeadlineDecember 17, 2026

Google has always been known as a champion for creativity and for creating environments where ideas blossom into innovations, but with the Doodle for Google Scholarship, this philosophy is extended to the arts. Through this competition, artistic students have the opportunity to craft an original "Doodle" that brings their personal goals and creativity to life on a global stage. There is a new

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• Microsoft Imagine Cup

• Amount$100,000
• DeadlineJanuary 8, 2027

Imagine Cup is where student founders turn bold ideas into solutions trusted by organizations worldwide. At every step, you’ll have access to Microsoft’s AI technologies, tailored guidance, and connections that help you refine your product and grow as a founder. Focus on a challenge aligned with one of the five Imagine Cup categories or tackle a different one altogether. Scholarship Details

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• National AG Day Essay Contest

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineFebruary 6, 2027

Students across the country are invited to enter the National Ag Day Video Essay Contest sponsored by the Agriculture Council of America. The theme changes each year but always centers on agriculture in the United States. Scholarship Details First Place: $1,500 Second Place: $1,000 Third Place: $500 Winning videos will be featured on the Ag Day website and played during Ag

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• Tupelo Elvis Fan Club Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 14, 2027

The Tupelo Elvis Fan Club Scholarship is open to all graduating Mississippi high school seniors. You must be a resident of Mississippi, be enrolled as a senior at a Mississippi high school and be graduating the year the scholarship is awarded. You must sing, dance, or play a musical instrument and submit a performance video for review by the selection committee by uploading to YouTube (do not

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• The Christophers Video Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2027

College students are invited to create a film or video (5 minutes or less in length) that best communicates the message and mission of The Christophers and its belief that one person can make a difference. Entries can express this theme in any genre or shooting style, but must be submitted online. Scholarship Details Open to college students creating a film or video entry Video

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• Student Civic Leadership Awards

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMarch 6, 2027

The Student Civic Leadership Awards recognize outstanding student leaders at Washington Campus Coalition member campuses for their work in civic engagement and social entrepreneurship. All students enrolled in Washington Campus Coalition’s member institutions are eligible, so long as they are doing civic engagement work or social entrepreneurship. Both graduate and undergraduate students may be

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• Growing Up In America Art, Essay & Video Contest

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2027

Hosted by AACI and in partnership with NBC Bay Area, Growing Up in America (GUA) is an annual art, essay and video contest that reaches hundreds of Bay Area students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Founded 25+ years ago by Lance Lew of NBC Bay Area, GUA gives a unique platform for young people to creatively explore and celebrate their cultural identity through the lens of civic engagement.

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• TFND Video Essay Scholarship Contest

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineMarch 19, 2027

Tobacco Free North Dakota (TFND) is excited to announce the return of the annual Video Essay Scholarship Contest exclusively for North Dakota high school seniors. As a statewide nonprofit organization, TFND is dedicated to advocating for policies that prevent youth initiation to tobacco and nicotine products, with the ultimate goal of creating North Dakota’s first tobacco-free generation. This

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• Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMarch 23, 2027

The Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference offers high school students a unique opportunity to explore journalism, multimedia storytelling, and free expression. Selected students represent their state and participate in an in-person conference designed to develop skills, confidence, and leadership. The program celebrates students who demonstrate creativity, courage, and a passion for

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• Coloradans for Nebraska Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 23, 2027

Are you a Colorado High School graduate planning to attend the University of Nebraska? Great news! The CO4NU scholarship could be your ticket to financial assistance. Read on to learn more about this opportunity. Scholarships are available for both incoming freshmen and returning students. Application Period: Every year, typically in January or February, we post the CO4NU scholarship

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• CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 27, 2027

The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship supports full-time Black scholars pursuing degrees in visual arts fields such as architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, video production, and other decorative arts. This scholarship aims to empower talented individuals to achieve their academic and professional goals in visual arts. Scholarship

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• Districts Make the Difference Video Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 31, 2027

We've taken our California student video contest and expanded it across the U.S. High school students are invited to create a fun and informative short video (60 seconds max) highlighting the ways special districts ‘Make the Difference’ in local communities across the US for a chance to win a scholarship. Additional prize money will be given to the teachers of the winning students to promote

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• Project Yellow Light Hunter Garner Scholarship

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineApril 1, 2027

Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition designed to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, especially the use of phones while driving. This scholarship encourages students to create impactful PSAs (Public Service Announcements) to discourage distracted driving and promote road safety. Winning entries can have a meaningful impact on improving driving habits and saving

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• Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship Award

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineApril 12, 2027

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to honor seven inspiring Arab American storytellers who are challenging dominant narratives and uplifting their communities through journalism, film, and media. Scholarship Details Award amount is $5,000 Recognizes Arab-American students pursuing media-related fields Supports majors in Journalism, Television, Radio,

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• ESA Foundation Esports Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2027

The ESA Foundation Esports Scholarship was created for students who play esports on a collegiate team and are pursuing a four-year, academic degree. Scholarship Details First-ever esports scholarship offered by the ESA Foundation Supports under-represented students who compete on collegiate esports teams Provides academic financial assistance for students pursuing four-year

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• Road to Safety Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2027

Enter Metzger Wickersham’s Road to Safety Scholarship Contest by submitting a creative project that educates people about the perils of dangerous driving. In your own creative way, tell us how teens can drive with safety in mind, all the time. Metzger Wickersham’s Road to Safety Scholarship Contest is open to graduating, college-bound high school seniors in Pennsylvania. Students may submit no

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• MD & DC Credit Union College Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2027

College-bound members are eligible to apply for one of ten $1,000 essay-based scholarships – one $1,000 video-based scholarship; and one $1,000 photo-based scholarship. And, yes, you may apply in all three categories! College or trade school-bound members of any credit union based in Maryland or D.C. or affiliated with the MD|DC Credit Union Association are eligible. Deadline for

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• Unboxing Your Life Video Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2027

Sttark is excited to award a $3,000 scholarship to a U.S. high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is willing to open up and unbox their life in a creative 5-minute video. Packaging is enticing–it creates an impression on the customer–but it’s the contents of a box that keep people coming back. Scholarship Details Award: $3,000 Challenge: Create a

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• ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Arts Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2027

The ESA Foundation established a scholarship fund to support students from under-served and under-represented groups to inspire future creators in the video game industry. Scholarship Details Administered by the ESA Foundation to promote diversity in the video game industry Established in 2007 and awarded to over 450 students nationwide Provides funding for students pursuing

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• FMAA Scholarship Program

• Amount$3,500
• DeadlineMay 24, 2027

The FMAA Scholarship Program is an annual program offering college scholarships to those enrolled in college or vocational school who have thoughtfully and creatively shared what the American flag means to them through original videos. Scholarship Details Annual scholarship offered by the Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA) Open to students enrolled in college or

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• Pedestrian Education Video Scholarship Competition

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMay 31, 2027

Walk Safe Long Island, a collaborative of health and transportation safety educators from across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, wants your help in educating Long Islanders on how to stay safe. Walk Safe Long Island will be awarding scholarships to two students who use their imaginations to create an original micromobility safety superhero for a chance to win $1,000! Eligibility Applicants

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• HelloNation Student Video Contest

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineJune 1, 2027

America’s Hometown Stories encourages high school students to use video to spotlight what makes their local community unique. From everyday heroes to meaningful traditions, students are invited to tell stories that matter. It’s a chance to amplify their voice, celebrate where they’re from, and share it with a national audience. Scholarship Details Theme is America’s Hometown Stories

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• Annie Bach Americanism Video Essay Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineVaries

Pasadena Post 13 Legionnaire Annie Bach firmly believed in the American Legion’s dedication to fostering and perpetuating Americanism. The Annie Bach Americanism Video Essay Scholarship is open to woman veterans who are residents of and attending a brick and mortar post-secondary school in Pasadena, California. All applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and be attending at least