Is money from a school competition taxable??

[kenstate]

My son entered a College school competition and won a cash prize amount. Is it taxable?

[SharonD007]

Please clarify the type of tax form your son received for the prize money.

[Hal_Al]

In addition to what, if any, tax form the money was reported on, Tell us more about the nature of the prize and the competition.  For example, 4H and FFA prizes are subject to special tax treatment.