SALEM, Ore. — Applications are now open for Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation’s 2027 student contests.
Drawing hundreds of young pro-life competitors from across Oregon every year, the contests enable young creators to use their talents in support of the pro-life cause: to protect the unborn and lift up moms and families with life-affirming help. The contests include categories for essays, artwork, film, and oratory.
Participants are given a theme upon which to base their creative works. Last year’s theme was “Support Her. Protect Them.”
This year’s prompt is “Human Like Me.”
Contest divisions are now open for Oregon students in all grade levels. Pro-life advocates of all ages are invited to submit entries in the film contests. Cash prizes are available for state winners.
Oregon Right to Life will display the winning artwork and essays submitted by pro-life students at Together We Advocate, the biggest pro-life conference in the Pacific Northwest, each year. The first-place oratory winner will have the opportunity to deliver their speech to conference attendees before heading to the National Right to Life conference to compete against other student oratory winners from across the country.
Pro-life Oregonians who have passionate young artists, writers, or speakers in their lives are encouraged to let them know about the opportunity to get involved.
Details and deadlines for the 2027 student
contests are listed below.
- Submit an essay or artwork (Entry Deadline: January 15, 2027)
- Create a short film or a short-form video (Entry Deadline: February 8, 2027)
- Deliver a speech (Contact local contest coordinator for details & deadline)
Go to ortl.org/contests for more information and to apply.
