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The New York Times Learning Network

New York Times Photo Essay Contest

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About the Program

The historical “Where We Are” photo-essay contest asked students to document a local, offline community. Its earlier description gave ages 13–19 and a format of six to eight captioned images, a short introduction and a quote from a community member. These historical details could not be reverified against the linked November 2024 announcement, which was inaccessible during the November 4, 2026 check; they are not confirmed rules for a future cycle.

The official 2026–27 Student Contest Calendar lists other contests, including a different visual contest, but does not list this photo-essay contest. Its absence does not establish that the contest has ended. A future photo-essay cycle’s dates, fees, age and school requirements, geographic eligibility and submission process remain unconfirmed.

Eligibility

Current photo-essay contest participation and submission requirements are unconfirmed. The historical contest description gave ages 13–19; current-cycle age limits have not been verified. The historical description referred to middle and high school students; current-cycle enrollment rules have not been verified.

How to Apply

No current photo-essay application window or submission form was verified. The linked November 2024 announcement is historical; do not use another Learning Network contest’s dates as this contest’s schedule.