National Geography Bee
The National Geography Bee is an academic competition that challenges students to demonstrate their knowledge of the United States, the world, physical geography, cultures, landmarks, history, and current events. Today’s…
Billy Michal Student Leadership Award
The National WWII Museum offers the Billy Michal Student Leadership Award, a national recognition program honoring students who demonstrate leadership, teamwork, tolerance, creativity, perseverance, and service to their community. Each…
IKEducation Online Program
The IKEducation Online Program from the Eisenhower Foundation offers students a dynamic way to experience history and civic learning through live, virtual sessions. Each program is led by museum educators…
Latest Generation Film Contest
Are you ready to bring history to life through film? The Latest Generation Film Contest, presented by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation in partnership with The Better Angels Society, invites students…
World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest
Students in grades 6–12 have an exciting opportunity to make their voices heard on global issues through the World of 8 Billion video contest. Each year, this international competition challenges…
The American Legion State Oratorical Contest
High school students in grades 9-12 have the chance to participate in the American Legion State Oratorical Contest, a distinguished “constitutional speech” competition designed to deepen understanding of the U.S.…
“An Evening of Light” Essay Contest
Let your Words be a Ripple of Light CANDLES founder and Holocaust survivor Eva Kor lived by four life lessons. Select one lesson and write an essay that explains how…
Hoosier Girls State: Empowering Indiana’s Future Leaders
The American Legion Auxiliary Hoosier Girls State (ALA HGS) is a premier program dedicated to fostering civic engagement, leadership, and a deeper understanding of government among young women in Indiana.…
We the People Competition
We the People Competition: Strengthening Civic Understanding and Public Speaking Skills As a high school social studies teacher, I am always looking for opportunities that challenge my students to think…
The My Impact Challenge
Empowering Students Through Civic Engagement: The My Impact Challenge As a high school social studies teacher, I am always looking for opportunities that allow students to connect their learning to…