Journalism
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards — Journalism category
National writing competition's dedicated Journalism category.
Deadline: December
1-2 hours/week hrs/week
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
CompetitionVirtualLow CostPaidIntermediate
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