We don't expect you to be experts. In fact, we expect that most of you are putting a podcast together for the first time. And even though this is a contest, it's also about learning new skills in a ...

The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge for grades 4-12 is now open. Submissions will close on May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. You can submit here. Good luck! Calling all student storytellers: NPR's Student ...

NPR's College Podcast Challenge is back for its fifth year, with a $5,000 cash prize. If you have a passion project or a story you want to get off your chest, here's your chance to make it happen. And ...

Ever wondered what this show might sound like if it were run by fourth graders? Well, thanks to NPR's Student Podcast Challenge, you don't have to wonder anymore. In their audio stories, fourth-grade ...

The 2026 contest for grades 4-12 is now open. Submissions will close on May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Working on an entry to the Student Podcast Challenge? Here's what you need to know. You can create ...

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Entries for the Student Podcast Challenge are now due Sunday, May 25. You can read the announcement here. Ready to enter? You can fill out the submission form here. It all started ...

Microphone? Check. Headphones? Ready. A story you just can't stop talking about? Got it! Yup, it's time again for NPR's Student Podcast Challenge. And we're here to announce the opening bell of year ...