Scholarship
Are you an aspiring filmmaker with an interest in American politics? If so, consider applying for the scholarship! The Scholarship is open to students in grades 6-12 who create a short 5-6 minute video documentary on a topic that relates to the year’s compet…
01.20.27
139 days left
award worth $10,000
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2
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Aug 8, 2026
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139 days left
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Medium
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Who can apply
- In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a middle or high school student who creates a 5-6 minute documentary addressing the year's given theme. Applicants can compete either individually or in groups of two or three, and must meet the below eligibility requirements. Grade Level High School Students Academic Interest American Studies, Social Science, Political Science, Film/Video Production, History American Studies, Social Science, Political Science, Film/Video Production, H… Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other Grade Level: High School Students
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Upcoming
Study levels
High school freshman, High school sophomore, High school junior, High school senior, Graduate student
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Education, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, History, Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
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- In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a middle or high school student who creates a 5-6 minute documentary addressing the year's given theme.….
- Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other.
- Official transcript must include grades.
- To apply for this scholarship, students must submit a short video or a documentary that includes clips of supporting or opposing C-SPAN videos that relate to the chosen topic. Each entry must also include end credits or a works cited list. 5-6-minute documentary.
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- Video submission
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Award & payment
Amount: award worth $10,000
Payout: Paid directly to the student
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tion theme. The 2027 Competition Theme is: “Mr. Speaker, I Rise To…” Each year, the scholarship awards cash prizes totaling $100,000 to the top 150 student documentaries. If you’re a middle or high school student passionate about filmmaking and American Politics, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Learn more and apply through the scholarship program’s website here Who may apply: In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a middle or high school student who creates a 5-6 minute…
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