YJI Illustration Contest
by Youth Journalism International (YJI)
Award Certificate
YJI Illustration Contest is a competition by Youth Journalism International (YJI) for children aged 6 to 19, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
$7
Duration
Annual contest cycle
Format
Individual
Time needed
Submission of previously published work
About this opportunity
The YJI Illustration Contest is a category within the annual Youth Journalism International (YJI) contest, recognizing artistic visuals that support and enhance journalism by young people aged 19 and under. Participants submit illustrations that accompany and strengthen published journalism pieces through creative visual interpretation.
Open to non-professional journalists worldwide, the contest accepts entries from school publications, personal blogs, online platforms, and other venues. All work must have been published or broadcast in English during the previous calendar year.
All entries are evaluated by a global panel of more than two dozen judges including professional journalists, teachers, and media experts. Judges assess how effectively illustrations complement the accompanying journalistic content. Winners from first place to honorable mention receive custom-made award certificates.
The contest is conducted entirely online through the YJI entry form. Entry requires a public link to the published illustration and its accompanying journalism piece. Fee waivers are available for individuals experiencing financial hardship.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 6 to 19 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Published illustration with accompanying journalism piece accessible online with a public link
Open to non-professional journalists aged 19 and under worldwide. Work must have been published or broadcast in English during the previous calendar year. Entries accepted from school publications, blogs, online papers, and other venues.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Award Certificate
Custom-made award certificates for all winners from first place to honorable mention
Recognition
International Journalism Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Artistic visuals that support and enhance published journalism pieces
- Open to young journalists worldwide with no geographic restrictions
- Judged by 24+ professional journalists, teachers, and media experts
Rounds & format
Single round evaluation of previously published illustration work by a global panel of judges
How entries are judged
Entries evaluated for how effectively the illustration complements and strengthens the accompanying journalistic content and narrative
How to apply
- 1Submit entry via YJI online form with public link to published illustration
- 2Pay entry fee of $7 USD (fee waivers available)
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Individual entry: $7 USD. Fee waivers available for individuals experiencing financial hardship.
Frequently asked questions
Is YJI Illustration Contest free?
No. The registration fee is $7.
Who can participate in YJI Illustration Contest?
Children aged 6 to 19.
What will my child gain from YJI Illustration Contest?
Custom-made award certificate for winners. International recognition for journalism illustration. Published work evaluated by 24+ professional judges worldwide. Portfolio enhancement for aspiring illustrators and visual journalists.
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