CFGL Young Artists Contest
About the Contest
The ability to express oneself boldly is a trait found in many of the world’s most influential people. The Center for Future Global Leaders, in partnership with Elite Educational Institute, seeks to recognize and encourage artistic expression in today’s youth.
Prompt
The Center for Future Global Leaders believes that curiosity and discovery are powerful drivers of leadership. Progress begins when people ask questions, explore new possibilities, and seek deeper understanding of the world around them. This summer, CFGL invites young artists in grades 9–12 to submit an original work of art inspired by the values of curiosity and discovery.
DeadLine
Upload deadline: August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
Who is eligible
All students in grades 9-12 who have been or are currently enrolled in a program at Elite Prep. Students must submit original work.
award Recognition
Winners of the CGFL Young Artists Contest will receive the following scholarship awards:
First Place: $300 scholarship
Second Place: $200 scholarship
Third Place: $100 scholarship
Format
Submissions may be works of graphic design, painting, photography, film, sculpture, multimedia, dance, musical or spoken-word performance, poetry, or any other creation that can be reasonably defined as “creative art”.
All submissions are acceptable as long as they are original work. This includes previously created artwork and pieces for other contests, pending Terms and Conditions. Please see Official Contest Rules for more information.
Entering
Entries must be submitted as a PDF, JPG, or PNG file using the form below. Contestants may also share a URL link if their submission includes audio or video. There is no cost to enter the competition.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about submission format.
Winners
Winners will be announced in September 2026. Individual winners will be notified via email. Winning artwork may be published on cfgltoday.org and on our partner organizations' websites (e.g. eliteprep.com).
