The 2025 Art Contest theme is 

“Roots in Every Land”
Capture the idea of belonging to many places at once and how it defines who you are.

The annual FSYF Art Contest challenges Foreign Service youth to create art in any flat medium based on a theme related to their experience. Children ages 5 - 18 (must still be in high school) are invited to submit their entries. 

Award Details

The judges from State Department Federal Credit Union select three winners for each age group, 5-8, 9-12, 13-18.  SDFCU provides generous cash prizes in each category. 

First Place: $500      Second Place: $250     Third Place: $100

All winners are recognized at the Youth Award Ceremony held at the State Department in June. 

To Enter:

Complete the 2025 FSYF Art Contest google doc form.  You must submit a picture of your artwork via the google form or email to FSYF@FSYF.org.

The original artwork must be mailed to FSYF Headquarters.  You will be given the mailing address once you email your completed application and picture of art to us.  The original art should be postmarked by the contest deadline - March 14, 2025.

Contest Eligibility:

Must be a current member of FSYF as of March 14, 2025.

All FSYF contests are open to children of U.S. Foreign Affairs agency officials who are eligible for overseas assignment and who report to the Chief of Mission when at post.  

The children of judges for this contest are not eligible to apply for this contest.