Christophers Annual Video Contest for College Students
Scholarship Sponsored by Christophers
Overview
College students are invited to produce a short film or video (no longer than 5 minutes) that effectively communicates The Christophers’ mission and its conviction that “One Person Can Make a Difference.” Submissions may use any genre or shooting approach but must be uploaded via the online submission portal.
Eligibility
- Open to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate courses (full- or part-time) at any time between September 2025 and May 2026.
Entry requirements and rules
- Deadline for entries: February 15, 2026.
- Videos must interpret some variation of the theme “One Person Can Make a Difference.”
- Maximum running time: 5 minutes.
- Each submission must include a completed and signed online entry form. You may share the form with teammates, classmates, or friends as needed.
- Entrants must secure and be able to provide written proof of all necessary rights and permissions for any music, images, clips or other non-original material used. Failure to supply documentation will result in disqualification.
- All entries must be submitted through the online submission link provided on the contest page. If you have questions, contact Youth Coordinator Sarah E. Holinski at s.holinski@christophers.org and use the Subject Heading: 38th Annual Video Contest.
- Follow The Christophers on Instagram: @thechristophersnyc.
Ownership, prizes, and tax information
- All submissions become the property of The Christophers and cannot be returned.
- Winning entrants who are U.S. citizens or U.S. residents will be required to provide a Social Security Number before any cash award over $600 can be distributed.
Notifications and judging
- Winners will be announced on May 1, 2026.
- Judges’ decisions are final. Not all prizes need be awarded.
If you need clarification on any rule or the submission process, email s.holinski@christophers.org with the Subject Heading 38th Annual Video Contest.