Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers (The Kenyon Review)
A free annual prize for one unpublished poem, open worldwide to sophomores and juniors, with the winner published in The Kenyon Review and awarded a full scholarship to a Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop.
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Rattle Young Poets Anthology
An annual anthology from the respected poetry magazine Rattle, publishing about 20 poems by young poets each year, appearing alongside Rattle's summer issue distributed to all subscribers.
The New York Times Student Editorial Contest
A free global contest via the NYT Learning Network asking teens to write a 500-word persuasive open letter/editorial, with winning entries published by The New York Times.
Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Essay Contest
An annual international essay contest on a set Jane Austen theme, open to students worldwide, with scholarship prizes and free registration/travel to the JASNA Annual General Meeting.
National PTA Reflections - Literature
A long-running national arts program with a dedicated Literature category, with entries advancing from local PTA to council, region, state, and national levels.
The Blank Theatre Young Playwrights Festival
A nationwide playwriting competition for writers ages 9-19 whose 12 winning plays receive fully staged professional productions in Los Angeles with mentorship from working playwrights.
National Youth Poet Laureate Program (Urban Word)
A program spanning 70+ cities/states/counties that identifies and elevates exceptional youth poets who use their voice for civic change, advancing local Youth Poet Laureates toward state and national titles.