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Student Civics Challenge | Sandra Day O'Connor Institute Welcome to the Civics Challenge! The 2025/2026 Civics Challenge is in books, and we are thrilled to share the winning student videos here. Each year, students use their creativity to make a two-minute video and/or song about a civics topic (see below) and enter the Civics Challenge for a chance to earn a $500 award !
We invite you to view the winners! Who: Students in Grades 6–12 What: Create and submit a video or original song up to 2 minutes long Earn: $500 cash awards for 10 winners 5 middle school | 5 high school Finalists in two categories, middle school (6th-8th grade) and high school (9th-12th grade), will be awarded a total of $5,000 in prizes. What is the Civics Challenge?
The Civics Challenge is a national online competition that is open to students in grades 6 through 12. Youth are invited to choose a civics education topic, then express their knowledge through a short video or original song. There are lots of ways to participate in the Civics Challenge!
Have fun, learn about an important civics topic, make a valuable resource for others to see, and you could earn a fantastic prize! Select A Topic To Learn About: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor America 250: Which Founding Father inspires you the most and why? Citizenship: Rights & Responsibilities Select How You Want To Participate: 1.
Video (see below for more info) 2.
Original Song (written lyrics with audio/video) Middle School: Top 5 Entries will win $500 each High School: Top 5 Entries will win $500 each (10 total prizes awarded) Students currently in 6 th , 7 th and 8 th Grade (Middle School) and 9 th , 10 th , 11 th and 12 th Grade (High School) Entry Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Winners Announced: Friday, May 1, 2026 The videos below provide helpful background information and explain the Civics Challenge in more detail.
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor 2021 marked the 40th anniversary of Justice O’Connor making history as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981! Learn more about our Founder and make a video about any aspect of her amazing life.
How a bill in Congress or your state legislature becomes a law The U.S. Congress : the different responsibilities of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives The structure and powers of your state legislature, city council, or county government The U.S. Census : how it works and its impact How one specific Presidential power works, such as vetoes, executive orders, judicial appointments, or something else you find!
What federal agencies the Executive Branch includes The structure of the U.S. Military and the National Guard A Presidential Cabinet role, such as the United States Attorney General, and its equivalent at your state level The structure and responsibilities of your state governor ’s office, or your city mayor ’s office The structure of the U.S. court system and how federal courts relate to state courts Judicial review and independent judiciary - what are these concepts, and why are they important?
The rule of law – what is it, and why is it important? Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities The different types of elections : what is a "Primary" versus a "General" or "Special" election? Why is voting important, even in small elections?
Why do our courts have a jury system ? How does the process work, and why is jury duty important? How could or should elections change in the future ?
For example, should they be online? What are the arguments for and against that? Entering the O'Connor Civics Challenge and being eligible to win the prizes above requires acceptance of the Civics Challenge Rules available below.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Middle and high school students in grades 6–12. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Civics Challenge is funded by Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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