"NPR's College Podcast Challenge is back for its fifth year, with a $5,000 cash prize. If you have a passion project or a story you want to get off your chest, here's your chance to make it happen. And we'll air the winner, and many of our finalists and honorable mentions, too, on NPR programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Whether you're a seasoned student journalist, or a math or science major recording your first podcast, we want to hear from you."
"Since then, college students have sent us incredible stories from around the country. Stories like Jo Strogatz's winning exploration of happiness without romance, Michael Vargas Arango's account of what it's like living with a rare mental health condition, or Aria Young's reflections on moving to the U.S. and adopting an "American name." It has also introduced us to bright student journalists and new friends."
"Here are the basics The 2025 College Podcast Challenge is open for entries as of today, Oct. 1, 2025, and will close on Jan. 16, 2026. (Or if you're ready, you can submit your podcast here.) That'll give you the fall academic term and the holidays to work on and submit your class projects. We'll choose 10 finalists, and from there, our judging panel choose a winner. The grand prize champion will receive a $5,000 scholarship, with $500 prizes for the other finalists."
NPR's College Podcast Challenge invites college students from any discipline to submit original podcasts for a $5,000 grand prize and potential airing on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Entries open Oct. 1, 2025 and close Jan. 16, 2026, allowing submissions during the fall term and holidays. Ten finalists will be chosen, each eligible for $500, and a judging panel will select the grand prize winner. The competition welcomes both experienced student journalists and first-time podcasters. Past entries have covered diverse personal and social topics and have helped launch professional opportunities for winners.
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