Anthro Day Unessay Competition
Catalog organization: American Anthropological Association
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What Is Anthro Day Unessay Competition?
The American Anthropological Association's Unessay Competition is a creative anthropology contest, not a traditional high-school essay contest. It is open to students in grades 6-12, judged in separate middle-school (6-8) and high-school (9-12) divisions. Entrants respond to an annual anthropology theme in a format meaningful to them: examples include a comic, playlist, podcast interview, play script, game, film or video, photographs, visual artwork, or magazine-style article.
For the closed 2026 cycle, the theme was On the Verge. Entries had to be original and respond to the theme; text was limited to 500 words, audio or video to five minutes, and image submissions had to be JPEG files. AI tools could assist only with disclosure of the tool and how it was used. AAA warned that submissions overwhelmingly or entirely consisting of AI output could be discounted. A parent or guardian had to submit for any student under 13.
Anthro Day Unessay Competition Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Online |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 6–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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