2026 Student Entry Information

2026 Student Entry Information

2026 MRE Journalism Contest

Student Media Project


Professional Recognition for Students


Journalism and media studies students are an exceptional group with a unique opportunity for entry into the contest.

Military Reporters & Editors would like to encourage and reward you for your ambitions. Enter for a chance to win accolades proclaiming you a “Promising Journalist” from a well-respected organization of journalism professionals.

Best of all, your entry into the 2026 MRE Journalism Contest is at no cost to you.

Please review the student media project requirements .

Here’s what to do to complete your entry.

  • Step 1: Create a registrant account.
  • Step 2: Complete a contest entry registration form.*
  • Step 3: Complete a contest entry submission form.*
  • Step 4: Complete a journalist biography form.*

*Available following account creation.