ArcGIS Online School Competition for U.S. Middle & High School Students

Location:

United States (state-level competitions; final judged by Esri)

Cost:

Free (schools receive a free ArcGIS School Bundle for participation)

Contest Date:

State deadlines typically in April–May 2024, with national winners announced by May 28, 2024

Application Deadlines:

Varies by state—registration usually required by March or early April; for example, Wisconsin’s state deadline to register is April 5, 2024, and Arizona’s state registration deadline was March 10, 2024

Eligibility:

U.S. students in grades 4–12 (middle and high school) enrolled in public, private, or home schools; may submit individually or in pairs, through their school or club

K‑12 students in the U.S. create a location-based research StoryMap related to a topic in their home state, using ArcGIS Online tools. Each school may submit up to five entries per state; top entries earn $100 awards and finalists are selected for the national competition judged by Esri. Projects are judged based on focus, data quality, analysis, cartography, presentation, and documentation. The competition emphasizes originality and place‑based storytelling

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Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.