NewPages Young Writers Guide to Contests
Curates "legit" contests for youth; includes many teen‑specific poetry and prose competitions.
Young Writers Guide to Contests
legitimate contests and publication opportunities
some publish only young writers
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International High School Writing Contest
Global analytical and creative writing competition with categories like short story, flash fiction, poetry, critical essay, and dramatic script; no entry fees.
John Estey Student Writing Competition (American Writers Museum)
Essay/narrative competition on topics related to American writers, literature, or culture, run by the American Writers Museum.
Norm Strung Student Writing Contest (OWAA)
Outdoor/nature writing prose contest for students; HS division focuses on 500–1,000‑word pieces about the outdoors.
Poets & Writers – Contests Database (Teen‑Accessible)
While not just for teens, Poets & Writers' contest database includes some competitions open to high schoolers (e.g., youth categories, general contests that accept under‑18 with permission).
River of Words Poetry & Art Contest (Teen Category)
Global contest on nature and watersheds; strong way to blend environmental themes with poetry.
Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest
Libertarian-leaning economics/policy essay contest on videos/topics by John Stossel; strong for persuasive writing at the econ/policy intersection.