New Voters x ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition Summer 2026

A global competition inviting students to submit entries in creative writing, analytical writing, speech, or art. It aims to engage youth voices in civic ideas and challenges, and offers cash prizes, recognition, and access to a global Future Leaders Network for outstanding participants.

Cash prizes, certificates, publication of submissions, and access to the global ChallengeUS Future Leaders Network

Any student, residing in any country, currently enrolled in an accredited high school or undergraduate college/university, is eligible to participate. Students in gap years or homeschooling are also eligible. Submissions must be in English. Students who previously won first place are not eligible to win again in the same cycle.

Submit entries via the category-specific online forms for Creative Writing, Analytical Writing, Speech, or Art.