This school year, as students consider topics for their school projects, why not suggest they write about a pro-life issue? When they are finished they can enter their project in a pro-life contest for a chance to win cash and other prizes.

Student pro-life contests encourage young people gain a better understanding of pro-life issues such as abortion or euthanasia. That’s why the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation organizes two annual contests for students in our state.

The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Essay Contest is open to students in 7th to 12th grade. Students must write an original essay about one of the following pro-life topics: abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or embryonic stem cell research. Cash prizes will be given to the top winners. The deadline to enter is March 3. For more information, click here.

In the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Oratory Contest, high school juniors and seniors must write and give an original 5-7 minute speech on a pro-life topic. Students will compete at the regional level before moving on to states. The top prize will be a trip to Louisville, Kentucky, to compete in the national contest in June. For more information, click here.

Our national affiliate, National Right to Life, just started a new Student Video Contest for high school and college-age students. Check out last year’s winning video here. For rules and more information, click here.

The University Faculty for Life also sponsors a contest for undergraduate and graduate students. Students may submit original, pro-life compositions in one of three categories: creative writing, literary criticism, or research. The deadline to enter is May 24. For more information, email DrJeffKoloze@att.net .

Help spread the word about these contests, and encourage students to speak out for life.