Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest (Hollins University)
Poetry contest for high‑school girls; winners receive cash, publication in Cargoes, and scholarship opportunities at Hollins.
Submit Your Work Today!
Deadline for Entry October 31, 2026
Sponsored by Hollins University
How to Apply
- Submit one or two original poems
- Ensure poems are unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Submit by October 31, 2026
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