2026 International Youth Competition

An international student competition inviting submissions that address social challenges under the 2026 theme “Why Me?”. It accepts Visual Art, Essay and an Open category with divisions for Primary, Middle School, High School and College students. Entries are submitted by email and judged on message, idea, originality and delivery. Awards are electronic certificates and honours; no monetary prizes are offered.

Electronic Distinguished Achievement certificates for all participants; category- and division-based awards and honours (1st, 2nd, 3rd places and various Distinguished/Exceptional honours) delivered by email.

Open to students in primary, middle, and high school as well as college; students may enter as individuals or teams and residents of any country are eligible to enter.

Submit your entry by email to admina@internationalyouthcompetition.org including contact information, school/grade, title of submission and the attached Visual Art, Essay or Open submission (specified filetypes).