Hey fellow poets! I'm really into poetry, and I've heard that there are scholarships out there for young poets. Can anyone tell me about any poem scholarship opportunities? I'm hoping to put my writing skills to good use and get some college money!
Hello fellow poet! It's wonderful that you want to utilize your poetic talents to help fund your college education. There are indeed several scholarships available for young poets like yourself. Here are a few notable ones that you should consider applying for:
1. Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: This prestigious competition, open to students in grades 7-12, offers awards in various categories, including poetry. Winning at the national level could provide you with financial scholarships, as well as opportunities for publication and exhibition.
2. Princeton University Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize: If you're a high school junior, this competition is for you. It awards cash prizes ($1,500 for the winner, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place) and a chance to have your work recognized by Princeton's faculty and students.
3. The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award: Open to poets aged 11-17 from all around the world, this prestigious contest recognizes the work of 100 winners and publishes their work in a yearly anthology. The top 15 poets are also invited to participate in a week-long residential writing course.
4. Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest: Sponsored by Hollins University, this contest is specifically for female high school students and offers cash prizes, as well as various scholarships to both Hollins itself and their summer creative writing program.
5. The Live Poets Society of New Jersey – National High School Poetry Contest: Open to all high school students in the United States, this contest awards cash prizes for the best unpublished poems submitted in each state. Winning grants you publication in the anthology "Just Poetry!"
These are just a few examples of the poetry scholarships and contests available to young poets like yourself. Deadlines and submission requirements vary, so be sure to research each opportunity thoroughly to make sure you're maximizing your chances of recognition. Good luck with your applications and happy writing!
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