2025 Eyewitness to History Contest 

We read about history all the time. But chances are, someone you know has experienced it. 

Maybe they have:

• Lived through a pandemic. 
  
• Faced war firsthand.
• Marched for their rights.

Whatever it is, we want you to help tell that story!

DIRECTIONS: To enter, interview someone who experienced a historic event in person. Then send us the interview in Q&A form. It can be written (700 to 900 words) or an audio recording (5 to 7 minutes).

We will award the winning interview $250 and publish it in Junior Scholastic. That student’s teacher will also get $250. Two runner-up entries will each get $50. Good luck!

Click to download the official entry form and contest rules and interview tips.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest open to all JS readers in grades 4 to 10 who are legal U.S. residents. 

NOTE: EMAIL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY A LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE U.S. AGE 18 OR OLDER WHO IS THE TEACHER, PARENT, OR GUARDIAN OF THE STUDENT. STUDENTS CANNOT EMAIL ENTRIES DIRECTLY TO SCHOLASTIC. 

Void where prohibited.