C-SPAN's StudentCam Documentary Competition

C-SPAN Education Foundation

StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation.

This year students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, "Explore the issue you most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021."

$250 - $5,000

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Deadline	January 20, 2026
Number of Awards Granted	150

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Eligibility Requirements

Demographic
Enrollment Levels
Non-U.S. Citizens Eligible	Yes