NYT Student Editorial Contest

Write a 450-word editorial on an issue you care about.

Offered by The New York Times. Competition for high school students in Worldwide. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Writing, Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about NYT Student Editorial Contest

When is the NYT Student Editorial Contest deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is NYT Student Editorial Contest free?

Yes. NYT Student Editorial Contest is free to take part in.

Who can apply to NYT Student Editorial Contest?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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