I'm a junior who loves writing poetry, and I was wondering if you guys know of any poetry contest scholarships out there? Would love to get some financial assistance for college by doing what I love! Thank you in advance!
Of course! There are several poetry contest scholarships available for talented writers like you. These contests not only provide you with an opportunity to win financial aid for college but can also be listed as an additional extracurricular activity on your college applications.
Some poetry contest scholarships to consider include:
1. Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Open to students in grades 7-12 across different writing categories, including poetry. Awards range from regional to national level recognition with various monetary awards www.artandwriting.org.
2. The Princeton University Poetry Contests: Offering different competitions for 11th grade students, such as the Leonard L. Milberg '53 Secondary School Poetry Contest and the Princeton University 10-Minute Play Contest. Monetary awards vary but can be up to $500 www.princeton.edu/arts/awards.
3. The Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest: This contest encourages students to learn about poetry through memorization and performance. The contest has various levels, and awards range from $200 to $20,000 www.poetryoutloud.org.
4. The Live Poets Society of New Jersey National High School Poetry Contest: Open to high school students in the U.S. who produce original poems. Cash awards range from $100 to $500 www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com.
5. The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award: Open to young poets ages 11-17, this international competition awards annual prizes to 100 winners, with 15 receiving book prizes and mentoring www.foyleyoungpoets.org.
These are just a few options, but there are many more out there! As you search for poetry contest scholarships, pay close attention to eligibility requirements, deadlines, and submission guidelines. Remember to give yourself plenty of time to prepare, edit, and polish your work. Good luck, and happy writing!
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