NYT Student Podcast Contest

Student podcast competition.

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, Arts

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 September 2026.

Questions about NYT Student Podcast Contest

When is the NYT Student Podcast Contest deadline?

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

Is NYT Student Podcast Contest free?

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

Who can apply to NYT Student Podcast 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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