Contests can add a little spice to the everyday round of school subjects. Don’t be surprised, they might uncover an interest you didn’t even know was there! With that it mind, we’d like to share a few upcoming contests perfect for homeschool families.
A Call to Pens
Patrick Henry College is sponsoring its sixth annual “A Call to Pens” short story competition for students ages 12 – 18. Students will explore a biblical theme through an original short story:
- Division 1 (ages 12 -15) “Unmerited Compassion”
- Division 2 (ages 16 – 18) “Perseverance Through Failure”
The top three winners from both divisions will receive cash prizes!
- Story Submission Deadline: February 8, 2016
- More information: Contest is now closed.
HSLDA Art Contest
Ready. Set. Draw! The Home School Legal Defense Association announced the 2016 HSLDA Art Contest: Through Their Eyes. Each age division will focus on portraying what life must have looked like through the eyes of a different biblical character.
- Category 1 (ages 7 – 10) Through the eyes of David or Mary, mother of Jesus
- Category 2 (ages 11 – 14) Through the eyes of Ruth or Elijah
- Category 3 (ages 15 – 19) Through the eyes of Moses or Esther
Don’t forget the cash prizes!
- Art Submission Deadline: February 1, 2016
- More information: Contest is now closed.
National History Bee
The National History Bee is now free for homeschoolers in the Middle School Division! This is a great opportunity for those history lovers in your family to shine. Better yet, make it a family affair and study together! After taking the Online Qualifying Exam in January, top placers will compete in the Regional Finals. Those who make it to National Finals just might be on their way to becoming the National History Bee Champion! The online exam is coming up soon!
- Deadline: Take the online qualifying exam in January
- More information: Contest is now closed.
Fragile Glory Art Contest
Do you have a budding artist in your family needing some encouragement? Fragile Glory Impressions, an art studio owned by homeschool graduate Mary Sorteberg and based out of Littleton, Colorado, is sponsoring an art contest for children ages 7 – 18. They have announced this year’s theme: “Beauty in Nature.” Students are asked to take pictures of their work and submit to fragile.glory.impressions@gmail.com along with their name, age, medium, and title, and size of work.
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2015
- More information: Fragile Glory Impressions. Contest is now closed.
BONUS CONTEST: National Number Knockout
Get ready for a N2K math dash! The National Number Knockout, sponsored by HSLDA and Classical Conversations, is a fast-paced mental math competition for students ages 9–14. This year the finalist competition will be held on a Carnival Cruise to the Bahamas – all expenses paid! Better yet, the N2K champion will receive $10,000 dollars and the opportunity to nominate an educator for an additional $2,000 prize. After training for the game, students submit a Scouting Video. N2K will choose 16 high-scoring finalists from the entries.
N2K was created by 19 college-age students who wanted to challenge themselves and their communities. It’s a great opportunity to speed up your math skills with this fun, fast-paced game.
- Scouting Video Deadline: February 27, 2016
- More Information: National Number Knockout
If these opportunities are a blessing to you, why not share this post and spread the news to other homeschool families?
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