Student Contests

“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” – Ronald Reagan

LifeFirst student contests provide an outlet for Texas students to find their voice. These contests are not academic exercises, rather, they serve as conversation starters between students and adults, whether they are parents, teachers or pastors.

5 Student Contests

These conversations influence multiple generations and equip all participants to communicate why every innocent life should be valued and protected. 

For an overview of all Student Contests please download and share our General Contest Flyer!

Contests are available for students in third grade through college. Public, private, and homeschooled students residing in Texas are eligible to compete. Please click the contest links below for more information and to register for contests.

In addition to the individual awards to winning students, LifeFirst will supply a gift card to classroom teacher/adult group leaders if three or more students in a class/group participate in one of our contests. The gift cards are to host a classroom party at the conclusion of the contest. Through the classroom parties even students that did not participate directly in the contest can be drawn into the discussion of the value of life. 

“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” – Ronald Reagan, Farewell Address

LifeFirst student contests serve as conversation starters between students and adults, whether they are parents, teachers or pastors. 

These conversations influence multiple generations and equip all participants to communicate why every innocent life should be valued and protected.

For an overview of all Student Contests please download and share our General Contest Flyer!

Contests are available for students in third grade through college. Public, private, and homeschooled students residing in Texas are eligible to compete. Please click the contest links below for more information and to register for contests.

In addition to the individual awards to winning students, LifeFirst will supply a gift card to classroom teacher/adult group leaders if three or more students in a class/group participate in one of our contests. The gift cards are to host a classroom party at the conclusion of the contest. Through the classroom parties even students that did not participate directly in the contest can be drawn into the discussion of the value of life. 

LifeFirst Poster Contest

Poster Art Contest

The Poster Art Contest encourages students to express their belief that “Every Human Life is Beautiful”.

3rd grade winner  – $50
4th grade winner  – $50
5th grade winner  – $100
6th grade winner  – $100

In addition, each grade-level winner receives a Saga 1 Treasure Box from BRAVE Books, valued at $199! Click here to learn more about BRAVE Books and use the promo code “lifefirst” to receive 25% off your total order.

The Poster Art Contest encourages students to express their belief that “Every Life is Beautiful”.

3rd grade winner – $50
4th grade winner  – $50
5th grade winner  – $100
6th grade winner  – $100

In addition, each grade-level winner receives a Saga 1 Treasure Box from BRAVE Books, valued at $199! Click here to learn more about BRAVE Books and use the promo code “lifefirst” to receive 25% off your total order.

Essay Contest

Through the Essay Contest, students use the written word to respond to the question “Why are you pro-life?”  The opportunity to examine this statement helps strengthen their convictions and their ability to communicate this value within their sphere of influence.  

Sr. High:  First Place $600   Second Place $300   Third Place $200
Jr. High:  First Place $400   Second Place $200   Third Place $100

LifeFirst Essay Contest

Through the Essay Contest, students use the written word to respond to the question “Why are you pro-life?” The opportunity to examine this statement helps strengthen their convictions and their ability to communicate this value within their sphere of influence.

Senior High
First Place $600
Second Place $300
Third Place $200
Junior High
First Place $400
Second Place $200
Third Place $100
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Fine Art Contest

The Fine Art Contest promotes the celebration and dignity of life through artistic creativity. To enter, students submit original artwork interpreting the theme, When does human life begin?

Junior High (6th-8th grade) and Senior High (9th-12th grade) students are eligible to participate.

Sr. High:  Best of Show $1000   Second Place $500   5 Merit Awards
Jr. High:  Best of Show $300   Second Place $200   5 Merit Awards 

The Fine Art Contest promotes the celebration and dignity of life, fine art, and personal artistic creativity and talent. To enter, students create a piece of original artwork depicting the student’s interpretation of the theme, When Does Human Life Begin?

Junior High (6th-8th grade) and Senior High (9th-12th grade) students are eligible to participate.

Senior High
Best of Show $1000
Second Place $500
5 Merit Awards
Junior High
Best of Show $300
Second Place $200
5 Merit Awards

Video Contest

Media plays a pivotal role in the exchange of ideas – especially among the young! The Video Contest fosters a strong voice for life on YouTube and other platforms.

The contest is open to any student or amateur filmmaker ages 15-23. The film must be 30 seconds to 3 minutes in length. Each film must affirm life in a creative way. No special equipment needed. Your phone and imagination are all you need!

First Place $1000    Second Place $500    Third Place $250

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Media plays a pivotal role in the exchange of ideas – especially among the young! The Video Contest fosters a strong voice for life on YouTube and other platforms.

The contest is open to any student or amateur filmmaker ages 15-23. The film must be 30 seconds to 3 minutes in length. Each film must affirm life in a creative way. No special equipment needed. Your phone and imagination are all you need!

First Place $1000
Second Place $500
Third Place $250

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Oratory Contest

Through the Oratory Contest, juniors and seniors in high school delve deeper into the topics of abortion, euthanasia, infanticide or stem cell research. Students compose and videotape a 5–7-minute speech, which is uploaded to our website.

First Place $1000    Second Place $500    Third Place $250

Through the Oratory Contest, juniors and seniors in high school delve deeper into the topics of abortion, euthanasia, infanticide or stem cell research. Students compose and videotape a 5–7-minute speech, which is uploaded to our website.

First Place $1000
Second Place $500
Third Place $250