Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Contest

National wildlife art and conservation contest for K-12 students: entries go to state, territory or district contests, each Best of Show advances to the national judging, and the winning design becomes the next Junior Duck Stamp. Open to U.S. citizens, resident aliens and nationals.

Offered by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Arts, Environment

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide.
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 Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Contest

When is the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Contest deadline?

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

Is Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Contest free?

Yes. Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Contest is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Contest?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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