Celebrate 250 Student Video Essay Contest: $10,000 in Scholarships

Connect St. Louis history with the future students want to help build

The prompt asks entrants to explain how St. Louis shaped the American story and how their generation can carry that story forward. A focused local example will usually be stronger than a broad timeline, especially within the two-minute limit.

Contest details

• Deadline: September 30, 2026.
• Who can enter: Students in grades 3–12 throughout the greater St. Louis area.
• Entry fee: Free.
• Prize: $10,000 in scholarships across the student competition.
• Video format: A 1–2 minute original video essay responding to “America at 250: From St. Louis to the Nation.”

Before you submit

Read the organizer’s current rules, confirm music and footage rights, and keep original project files in case finalists are asked to verify their work. Requirements and dates can change after this listing is published.

Visit the official contest page and enter.

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