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America’s Field Trip Contest Application

What does America mean to you?

 

You may answer this question with original artwork or a written response.

 

Submissions will be accepted until Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET.

 

Submission Guidelines
  • Elementary School (3rd to 5th Grade): Students may submit artwork, including physical art through a high-res photo, or a short written response (up to 100 words).
  • Middle School (6th to 8th Grade): Students may submit artwork, including physical art through a high-res photo, or a short written response (up to 250 words).
  • High School (9th to 12th Grade): Students may submit artwork, including physical art through a high-res photo, or a short written response (up to 500 words).

If you submit artwork, your attachment should not be larger than 30MB and must be in one of the following file formats: PDF, JPG, PHG, or HEIC. See Official Contest Rules for full details.

 

Students under the age of 18 must have a teacher, parent, or legal guardian upload the entry through the adjacent file submission portal.

 

Click here for additional contest information and resources, including Do's and Don'ts for your submission and judging criteria.