C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition
C-SPAN
Award: $250–$5,000
Deadline: Jan 20, 2027
Annual national video documentary competition encouraging students in grades 6-12 to think critically about issues that affect their communities and nation. Students produce a short (5:00-6:00 minute) video documentary related to the theme 'Mr. Speaker, I Rise To…', putting themselves in the shoes of a newly-elected member of Congress and addressing an issue they would bring before the legislature.
Eligibility
- States: US
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12