Program Length: Can vary over the course of the school year, dependng on your region.
Location: Every regional competition will have a different deadline once announced. The specifics for the International Conference competition, such as submission date and word length, may vary from those at the affiliate events.
Admissions Requirements:
- Students must be enrolled in a participating school or program.
- Students from around the globe can participate through regional affiliates or as open affiliates.
- They must meet the age/grade level criteria (Junior, Middle, or Senior division).
- Participants write original stories based on specific annual FPS topics.
- Schools or communities may have additional registration processes or fees.
- Check with local FPS affiliates for further requirements.
Application Deadline: From August onward; the due date varies by conference and has not been uploaded by any region yet. Details for the International Conference will be released on March 1 before the International Conference.
Highlight:
Discover your voice with the FBS Creative Writing Scenario Contest! The Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) invites students from grades 4-12 to use their creativity to tackle global challenges through storytelling. Participants craft original stories inspired by annual FPS topics to address real-world issues in innovative ways. This program offers a structured framework to enhance skills and compete at local, national, and international levels. Students from around the globe can participate through regional affiliates or as open affiliates. This means if your school is not part of the FPSPI program, you can still participate by registering through the Open Division. For more details, make sure to check out the program’s main page, general page, and their quick start guide.
Cost: It seems that there is a fee to be involved with the program, since they discuss how they use fees. Although there are no specific fees stated, they do give plenty of options for connecting with your regional affiliate or with the larger organization as a whole to answer any questions.
