C-SPAN Student Cam
“StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation.
This year students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, "Explore the issue you most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021."
With cash prizes totaling $100,000 each year, C-SPAN awards prizes to the top 150 student documentaries, and over 50 teacher advisers. Since 2004, C-SPAN has awarded over $1 million dollars in cash prizes to past-winning students and teachers.”
How do I get started? Click here.
How do I expand this narrative arc? Are you interested in politics, policy and debate and keen to expand and diversify your narrative arc? Check out these opportunities:
We the People speech competitions
Spend a week gaining insight into the workings of the U.S. Senate and the federal government at the U.S. Senate Summer Program
Expand your expertise into the international realm with Best Delegate Model UN’s online programs and summer camps.
Convene a Youth Town Hall in your community to start a dialogue between young people and community leaders.
The Sons of the American Revolution sponsors an annual essay competition called the Knight Essay Contest
HOT TIP: This is a great way for a kid who is interested in politics and art to really make an impact on his/her admissions prospects!