Art, Oratory, & Essay Contests

The Right to Life of Southwest Indiana Art, Essay, & Oratory Scholarship Contest is a contest for middle school and high school students to have the opportunity to share their pro-life views. The scholarship contest has 3 categories: Art Contest, Essay Contest, & Oratory Contest. Students will have the opportunity to win a cash prize ranging from $75 – $1,000!

All three scholarship contests will focus on a general theme. Students participating will create content based on this general theme.

Stay on the lookout for updated information regarding the 2026 Art, Essay, & Oratory Scholarship Contest!

2025 Winners:

High School Art:

  • 1st: Averye Engelhardt
  • 2nd: Abby Palmer
  • 3rd: Lilian Hess

Middle School Art:

  • 1st: Abigail Palamarchuk
  • 2nd: Eden Haire

High School Essay:

  • 1st: Ali West
  • 2nd: Jenna Smith
  • 3rd: Amiyah Carr

Middle School Essay:

  • 1st: Garett Lintzenich
  • 2nd: Adleigh Spahn
  • 3rd: Caroline Ellison

High School Oratory:

  • 1st: Madelynn Ferguson
  • 2nd: Lily Ash
  • 3rd: Lucy Thornton