"For this special challenge, our judges will be listening for stories that look back at historical events, take us to historic places, or that explore what it means to be an American. Stories of innovation, of rights and protest, arts and culture, civic engagement and governance, or personal narratives or beliefs. In other words, the full range of the American experience."
"The 2026 edition of the Student Podcast Challenge will open on Jan. 5 and close on June 5. But if you'd like to be considered for our special America 250 prize, the deadline is May 1. Either way, you can submit here, whenever you're ready. The contest will be open to students in grades four through 12. The grand prize winners will be announced, after summer break, in September."
NPR's Student Podcast Challenge returns for 2026 and accepts entries from students in grades four through twelve. Grand prizes will be awarded for middle school (grades five through eight) and high school (grades nine through twelve), and the fourth grade competition continues. The contest opens Jan. 5 and closes June 5, with a May 1 deadline for entries seeking the special America 250 prize. Judges will look for stories that examine historical events, visit historic places, or explore American identity, including innovation, rights and protest, arts and culture, civic engagement, governance, and personal narratives. America 250 winners will be announced in June; grand prize winners will be announced in September.
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