November 30, 2026
Social Media Safety Video Essay Contest
Direct application
$1,500
1 winner
Eligibility
Location
United States
Education level
High school
Age
Age 13-22
About this scholarship
U.S. residents ages 13 to 22 may enter the Organization for Social Media Safety's annual video essay contest on social media-related dangers and safety. One $1,500 cash prize is awarded; entries are judged on interest, impact, and contribution to public awareness.
Submit one original video via the online form on socialmediasafety.org. Check the website for the current contest opening and deadline.
Essay question
What else to submit
- One original written or video essay submitted through the online form about social media-related dangers and safety.
- Entry may be submitted in either written or video form (original works that illuminate any aspect of social media safety)
- Video essays have NO time limit (organization notes shorter videos are often more engaging) and should be shot in landscape/horizontal mode
- Eligibility: U.S. residents ages 13-22
- Prize: $1,500
- Video essays must be shot in landscape/horizontal mode; the organization states there is no video time limit.
- Check the website for the current contest opening and deadline.