Student Contests

Student Contests

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

– Ronald Reagan

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

– Ronald Reagan

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.

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.

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

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 $250! 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 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 $250! Click here to learn more about BRAVE Books and use the promo code “lifefirst” to receive 25% off your total order.

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

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

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 $1,000   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 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 $1,000   

Second Place $500   

5 Merit Awards


Jr. High

Best of Show $300

Second Place $200

5 Merit Awards 

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 $1,000    Second Place $500    Third Place $250

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 $1,000

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.

First Place $1,000    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.

First Place $1,000

Second Place $500    

Third Place $250