Georgia Students Can Compete For $40,000 In Prize Money In National Civics Contest

Georgia students have a new opportunity to learn constitutional principles, develop citizenship skills, and help serve their communities. And some of those students may walk away with their share of $40,000 in prize money, thanks to the Bill of Rights Institute’s MyImpact Challenge.

The Bill of Rights Institute is a Virginia-based non-profit that advances civics and history education through curricula and educational experiences for teachers and students.

Through its MyImpact Challenge, the Bill of Rights Institute encourages students to develop constitutionally-principled civic engagement projects that will help them learn citizenship skills and explore the intersections among government, charity, and entrepreneurship.

Students compete for $40,000 in prize money—including a $10,000 grand prize. 

Teachers have opportunities to get in on the fun, too, and can win cash prizes if their student submits a winning entry, or if their students generate the most contest submissions.

“Good citizenship does not happen automatically,” said Bill of Rights Institute President David Bobb. “After students learn the principles of a free and just society, it’s vital that they put them into practice. Through MyImpact Challenge, students are sharpening their skills, engaging with their communities, and doing important work in the process.”

MyImpact Challenge launched nationally during the 2021-2022 school year. This school year, the Bill of Rights Institute is hoping that even more Georgia students will participate. 

Hamid Torabzadeh, a California teen who helped train his fellow students in disaster preparedness, was last year’s MyImpact Challenge grand prize winner. His advice for Georgia students thinking of participating in this year’s contest? Go for it. “Whatever your project is, don’t be afraid to highlight yourself, and don’t be afraid of meeting other people,” Torabzadeh said.

Will this year’s MyImpact Challenge winner come from the Peach State? Only time will tell. Submissions are due by May 21, 2023 and winners will be announced in late June. 

Educators, students, and parents interested in learning more about MyImpact Challenge, can visit myimpactchallenge.org.