Christophers Poster Contest for High School Students

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 8

Award Deadline: Feb 13, 2025


High school students (Only students living in United States are eligible to enter) in grades 9 through 12 are invited to enter our 35th Annual Poster Contest for High School Students by creating a poster interpreting the theme "You Can Make a Difference".

​Contest is NOW OPEN for 2024-2025, read contest rules below and Good Luck!

​PRIZES:

  • First Prize - $1,000
  • Second Prize - $500
  • Third Prize - $250
  • Up to five Honorable Mentions of $100 each

How to enter High School Poster Contest:

  • If you digitally created your poster, please submit it online below as a .jpg file.
  • If you draw, paint or hand-make your poster please mail to:

High School Poster Contest

THE CHRISTOPHERS, 264 W 40th Street, Suite 603 New York, NY 10018

  • Any questions, please contact Youth Coordinator Sarah E. Holinski @ s.holinski@christophers.org
  • Entries must be postmarked by February 13, 2025

*Note: If you have a digitally created poster, please submit online

  • ​Posters must include the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better.
  • Each poster must be the work of one student.
  • Entries must be postmarked by February 13, 2025
  • Please follow the Christophers on Instagram @thechristophersnyc
  • The poster concept and design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering.
  • Posters must be 16 x 20 inches in size, including border or mat, if used.
  • If charcoal, pastels or glitter are used, the poster must be either laminated or covered with clear plastic.
  • The following information must be included on the back of the poster: student’s name, mailing address, e-mail (if available), phone number, school, school address, teacher’s name and grade.
  • Please do not include glass, tacks, staples or any other breakable or sharp objects with your entry.
  • Flat shipping is recommended for the poster’s protection.
  • Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality and artistic merit. Judges’ decisions are final.
  • Winning entrants who are U.S. citizens or residents will be required to provide their Social Security Number before cash prizes of any amount over $600 can be awarded.
  • All entries become the property of The Christophers. Posters Cannot Be Returned.
  • Winners will be announced via Instagram @thechristophersnyc, so please give us a follow.
  • Winners will be posted on May 1st, 2025

About THE CHRISTOPHERS: A nonprofit organization founded in 1945, The Christophers uses the media to spread two basic ideas: There’s nobody like you, and you can make a difference. This message, based on the concept of service to God and all humanity, is addressed to people of all faiths and of no particular faith. The Christopher motto is: “It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.”

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