Contests
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
The Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is a free, five-day conference taking place in Washington D.C. this summer. This opportunity helps students with skill-building and networking through an experience that can give accepted applicants a head start on their future careers. The conference accepts one high-school student journalist from each state and all selected students receive many benefits, one being a $1,000 college scholarship. The application deadline is Sunday, Mar. 23.
______________________________________________________
Kettle Moraine Press Association Scholarship Application 2025
To encourage journalism and communication careers, the Kettle Moraine Press Association (KEMPA) will be awarding up to $3,000 in scholarships to this year’s graduates of member publications who will be majoring in journalism, photojournalism, communications, English, journalism education or similar areas at an accredited college or university. Applications and other required materials must be submitted by Friday, Mar. 21.
______________________________________________________
Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest
All middle-school and high school students are encouraged to submit their cartoon and editorial work through the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation’s Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest, all centered around the theme of First Amendment rights. All submissions must be entered by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4th. Winners are to be announced in early January.
______________________________________________________
Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s High School Contests
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association has announced that the 2024 High School Better Newspaper Contest will open in December – including numerous media-related categories to compete in. While the contest is not open yet – NOW is the time to plan ahead and start collecting your submissions. Entries will be accepted December 9, 2024 – January 13, 2025.