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Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadline | Comments | eQuest For Truth Youth Writer's Contest | Ages 13-18 | Custom-framed photograph; DVD series: "Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution"; audio Bible; Creation magazine subscription | "God’s Handiwork: The Fascinating Features of the Horse" (Donkeys and other equids are accepted creatures too) | 800-1500 | 1/1/11***/** (e-mail preferred) | Joint authorship is allowed
Previously published articles are not accepted
| The Big Write | 4th-5th, 6th-8th | $25-$100 (3 prizes per age group) | Story beginning with the line, "It all began when I got that text message." | 250-500 | 9/3/10* | -- | Horticulture Essay Contest | Ages 15-18, 19-22 | $100, plaque | Any horticultural subject that interests you (ideas on website) | 1500-2000 w/ @ least 5 references. | 9/15/10* | -- | Your Point of View Student Contest | Ages 14-19 | $300-$1000 for education | Essay or video on what you would like to change about your education & how you would change it | None | 9/30/10*** | 2 students may team up to make 1 entry | Kids Hummingbird Poetry Contest | Ages 6-12 | Hummingbird feeder kit | Poem about hummingbirds | None | 9/30/10*** | -- |
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October 2010 Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadline | Comments | Be-A-Famous Writer Contest | Ages 4-8, 9-13 | Story made into illustrated book; copy of book | Any story | 250-1,000 | 10/15/10*** | Great videos at www.MrsP.com of her introducing and reading classic stories. | Creative Communications Essay Contest | 3rd-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th | $50 savings bond, copy of anthology, publication | Any topic | 250 | 10/19/10*/*** | -- | Contest for Young Writers: Tell Mom - Fun or Not? | Ages 10-14, 15-18 | Younger division: Audio magazine gift pack Older division: $25 Amazon gift card | "I wanna go back to..." (Your favorite living history experience) | 250-500 | 10/15/10*** | At least one picture/video must be included with entry | Earth Science Week Essay Contest | 6th-9th | $300 & DVD | “How Energy Powers the Planet” | 300 | 10/15/10*,*** @ 5 p.m. | -- | Old Possum's Children's Poetry Competition | Ages 7-8, 9-11 | 50-250 British pounds, 2-6 children's poetry books, publication on website and in booklet | Poem on "Heroes and Heroines" | 25 lines | 10/19/09***,** 2010 INFO NOT YET POSTED | -- | EPIC New Voices Writing Competition | 6th-8th, 9th-12th | Copy of anthology, other prizes (vary from year to year; eg. e-book reader, PDA, gift certificates, & check/money order) | 3 categeries: Story, poem, or essay (on any topic) | Varies by age. Story and essays: 750 or 1000 Poems: 20 or 30 lines | 10/20/10** | You may submit one entry in each category. | Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest | 5th-6th, 7th-8th, 9th-12th | Winners participate in a teleconference with Cassini scientists | Watch 3 online videos about targets around Saturn which the Cassini spacecraft could image, then write an essay on which target is best. | 500 | 10/27/10** @ 3:00 p.m. EDT | 1-4 people per project | Magic Treehouse Passport to Adventure Essay Contest | Ages 7-13 (ages 7-12 as of 4/27/10) | An actual 4'x15' Tree House from Kids Crooked House (value $5,000); autographed Magic Tree House book | An adventure you would like to have in the Magic Tree House traveling through space and time | | 10/31/10* | Prize will be awarded in the name of the entrant's parent or legal guardian. Ask your parents about the tax implications of this. | The Big Break Young Scriptwriting Competition | Ages 13-15 and 16-18 | A masterclass in scriptwriting at London's National Theatre, tickets for a play at the London National Theatre | Adapt the novel "How I Live Now" into a script for the stage. | Submit a 150 word treatment and one scene of dialogue. | 10/30/09***
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back to top *Postmarked date **Received date (US mail) ***E-mail/online entry date Why do the contests below have old dates? Most contests repeat annually, so old contests are left here until the new ones become available. November 2009 Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadline | Comments | HSLDA Essay Contest | Ages 7-10, 11-14, 15-19 | $25-$200 | Ages 7-10: Why were you born when you were?
Ages 11-14: How would you invest $100,000?
Ages 15-19: How does the news media affect your perception of America? | 700 | 11/1/09* | For homeschooled students only. $10-$15 fee used toward prizes & special needs children fund | Bennington College Young Writers Competition | 10th-12th | $250-$500 | Poetry (a group of 3 poems) Fiction (a short story or one-act play) Nonfiction (a personal or academic essay) | Poems: unspecified Short story/essay: 1500 One-act play: 30 min. | 11/1/09*** | -- | Patriot's Pen Essay Contest | 6th-8th | $1,000-$10,000 savings bond & trip to D.C | "When is the Right Time to Honor Our Military Heroes?" | 300-400 | 11/1/09** | -- | Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest | 9th-12th | $1,000-$30,000 and a free trip to Washington, D.C. | "Does America Still Have Heroes?" | 3-5 minute audio essay | 11/1/09** | Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Lego Click Awards Essay Contest | Ages 6-13 | $5,000 savings bonds | What you'd like to invent, how, and why. | 150-300 (varies by age) | 11/2/09** | -- | NABE "Being "Bilingual" Essay Contest | 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th | $1,000-$2,000 | Choose from several bilingual-related topics | 150-500 (varies by age) | 11/7/09 | Essay must be written in the student's second language, not their primary language. | Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest | High School Sophomore and Junior Girls | (7 prizes total) $25-$200, free tuition for university's two-week Hollinsummer program with creative writing class, publication in Cargoes, 2-10 copies of Cargoes | Poem on any topic | Unspecified | 11/15/09*** | -- | Speakable Gifts Writing Contest | 2nd-4th, 5th-6th | $10 gift card to Barnes and Noble; certificate | Response to an Aesop's Fable or proverb on the website | 100-200 words, depending on age group | 11/16/09*,*** | -- | FIRE’s “Freedom in Academia” Essay Contest | High school seniors | $1000 - $5000 college scholarships | Why free speech rights are crucial to higher education and how infringements on these rights betray the purpose of a university education. | 700 - 1200 | 11/6/09*** (or snail mailed - not specified whether this is a postmarked or received date) | -- | First Freedom Student Competition | 9th-12th | $750-$3000 | The USA's advancement of international religious freedom | None | Entry deadline: 11/28/09* | Registration deadline: 11/23/09*** | Young Voices of America Speak Their Muse Contest | K-2nd, 3rd-6th, 7th-12th | $5-$75 | Any poem (see site for tips) | Unspecified | 11/27/09****/* | Entry must be previously unpublished | Young Adult Literature Review Fiction Contest | Ages 12-17 | Signed book by Scott Westerfeld, publication in magazine, work with editor to get piece ready for publication, be guest on the YA Lit Review Podcast | Any story | 5,000 | 11/30/09*** | -- | Tapestry of Bronze Fall Contest | Under age 18 | $50 | Poem about the Greek goddess Demeter/Ceres | 30 lines | 11/30/09*** | -- | The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers | High school sophomore or junior | Full scholarship to the Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop, publication in The Kenyon Review | A poem (more details available starting Nov. 1) | Unspecified (more details available starting Nov. 1) | 11/30/09*** | Approx. 1,000 entrants per year |
back to top *Postmarked date **Received date (US mail) ***E-mail/online entry date Hurry! The deadline for the Homeschool Writer of the Year Competition is November 30th! December 2009 Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadline | Comments | Contest for Young Writers: Tell Mom - Fun or Not? | Ages 10-14, 15-18 | Younger division: Audio magazine gift pack Older division: $25 Amazon gift card | "I know a secret vaction place..." (Your idea of a yet-to-be-discovered vacation place without crowds & lines) | 250-500 | 12/1/10*** | At least one picture/video must be included with entry | American Veteran, the Power of One Essay and Scholarship Project | Ages 13-17 | Summer camp experience @ the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia; $50; publication in a book | Veteran you know/admire | 1000 | 10/15/09 | First ten teachers whose students sumbit essays receive Office Depot gift cards for classroom supplies! | Patrick Henry College Journalism Scholarship | High school seniors | $5,000-$10,000 scholarships at Patrick Henry College | Short essay describing your interest in journalism | unspecified | 12/1/09 | Need strong academics, references, and journalism experience. | River of Words Poetry Contest | K-2nd, 3rd-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th (ages 5-19) | Trip to DC for the RoW Award Ceremony at The Library of Congress; ribbons, books and/or art supplies, t-shirts and other prizes | Poem about nature | 32 lines | 12/1/09* | May enter more than one piece. May enter as an individual or as a group. | Duke TIP Talent Search Writing Contest | 4th, 5th | $25-$250 | A short story about time machine travel | 600-800 words | 12/1/09*** | To participate, you must first join the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) | FRA Americanism Essay Contest | 9th-12th (winners in each grade) | Up to $2,000 per region; participation prizes (books) based on percentage of school's eligible students who participate in the contest Other prizes will be announced on the website 9/17/09 | "What Memorial Day Means to Me" | 350 | 12/1/09*,*** | Must submit to local Branch Americanism Chairman. See website to find local branches. | "Being an American" Essay Contest | Ages 13-19 | $250-$5,000 (for student) $250-$5,000 (for teacher) Free trip to D.C. for awards ceremony | "What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American?" | 750 | 12/1/09 | -- | Drexel University High School Ten-Page Playwriting Contest | Junior or senior in high school | $1-5K scholarship; professional notes & feedback for 20 winners | Any screenplay or stage play | 10 pages | 12/1/09* | -- | NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Writing Contest | K-9th, 10th-12th | $100-$1,000 in savings bonds | “The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation.” | About 1,000 | 12/1/09* | -- | Speakable Gifts Writing Contest | 5th-6th | $10 gift card to Barnes and Noble; certificate | Response to an Aesop's Fable or proverb on the website | 100-200 words, depending on age group | 12/2/09*,*** | -- | Creative Communications Poetry Contest | K-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th | $50 savings bonds, free anthologies | Open | 21 lines | 12/9/10*/*** | -- | Pasta Tales Essay Contest | 1st-12th (judged by individual grade levels) | Grand Prize: $2500 savings bond and trip to NY City; Each grade level winner: $500 savings bonds and free family dinner | Describe a teacher who has inspired you in school & how they have impacted your life | 50-250 | 12/11/09*,*** | Sponsored by Olive Garden Restaurants | Letters About Literature | 4th-6th, 7th & 8th, 9th-12th | Not listed on website yet | Letter to any author, living or dead | 100-800 (varies by age) | 12/12/09* | -- | Guayabera Press Writing Contest | Ages 12-18 | $25-$100 | "What does being Latino in America mean to you?" | None | 12/15/09*** | Open to Latino youth only | Rider University Annual High School Writing Contest | High school | $25-$100; publication | Essay, fiction (short story), or poetry. Topic of your choice. | Essay and fiction: 5 double-spaced pages. Poetry: 50 lines | 12/18/09* | -- | Good Story Contest | Under age 20 | Courses & publishing services valued from $100-$25,000 (over $3 million total in prize value to be distributed) | Story with a central focus of goodness | 200-1,000 | 12/21/09 | May be submitted by individuals or groups | Homeschool Writer of the Year Competition (Sponsored by Homeschool Writers.com) | K-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th | Certificate & online publication | n/a | n/a | 12/31/09 | Competition is actually a race: Who can enter the most writing contests this year? | Knight Essay Contest (sponsored by Sons of the American Revolution) | high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors | $500-$2,000; airfare and one night hotel stay for the winner and a chaperone at the SAR Annual Congress | Event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or framing of US Constitution | 800-1200 words | 12/31/09 | Local chapter deadline is usually but not always 12/31/09. See here for specific info for your state. | National Creative Society Literary Competition and Awards | 7th-12th(ages 12-18) 2 categories for prizes- middle and high school | $100-$1000 | Essay or fiction, or poems. Any topic. | 3-5 double spaced pages | 12/31/09* | -- | Write On! Contests | Age 18 and under | Uunspecified prizes and potential publication | Short story (any topic) Poetry (any topic) Essay (your happiest memory) | Short story: 1000 words Poetry: 2 pages Essay: 500 words | 12/31/09*** | -- | Shankar's International Children's Competition | Under age 16 | Gold medals, silver medals, certificates of merit | poems, plays, short stories, essays, descriptive writing, and the like; any topic | unspecified | 12/31/09** | May submit up to 6 entries. Must be in English. |
back to top *Postmarked date **Received date (US mail) ***E-mail/online entry date January 2010 Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadline | Comments | | eQuest For Truth Youth Writer's Contest | Ages 13-18 | Custom-framed photograph; DVD series: "Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution"; audio Bible; Creation magazine subscription | "God’s Handiwork: The Fascinating Features of the Horse" (Donkeys and other equids are accepted creatures too) | 800-1500 | 1/1/11***/** (e-mail preferred) | Joint authorship is allowed
Previously published articles are not accepted
| The UN Association of the United States 2010 National High School Essay Contest | 9th-12th | $500-$1500 scholarship, free trip to UN | Letter to the President about how the US can promote positive development overseas (see website for more details) | 1,500 | 1/5/10*** | -- | Irish History Writing Contest | 6th-8th, 9th-12th | $25-$1,000 | 6th-8th grade: Role of women in the 1916 rebellion 9th-12th grade: The Irish playing the Game: The Sports of the World | 6th-8th grade: 500-1,000 9th-12th grade: 750-1,500 | 1/5/10 | -- | The Writing Conference, Inc. Contest | Elementary, middle school, high school | Plaque, publication in The Writers' Slate, and invitation to Celebration of Writing Reception | A poem, narrative, or essay about "courage that would qualify someone as a hero" | none | 1/8/10 | -- | Elks Club Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest | 5th-6th, 7th-8th | $250-$1000 savings bond | “The American Dream: What Is It?” | 250 | Submit to local lodge on or before 1/10/2010 | -- | The John F. Kennedy Essay Contest | 9th-12th | $500-$10,000. Teacher of winning student gets $500. | Essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage | 1,000 (not including citations & bibliography) | 1/10/10*,*** | -- | OddContest | under 18 as of 1/1/10 | $50, convention membership, and books | Science fiction/fantasy | 500 | 1/15/10*** | -- | | The Book Arts Bash | K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | $100 (more prizes coming soon) | A novel | 1000-10,000 words | 1/1/10*** | For homeschooled students or parents only | National Right to Life Pro-Life Essay Contest | 7th-9th, 10th-12th | $100-$200 | Answering the Pro-Abortion Arguments | 300-500 | 1/16/10* | -- | The Old Creamery Theatre's Writing Contest | 1st-6th | $25-$100 bookstore gift card | Story, poem, or song about characters who resolve a conflict by making a choice to do the right thing | 5 typewritten pages | 1/22/10* | Can work individually or as a group | Frank E. Bolden Literary Contest | Middle school, high school | $100 savings bond | Describe an example of faithfulness, courage, or persistence in racial issues | 200 words | 1/30/10 | -- | | Link Institute YouthWorker Journal | High school juniors and seniors | Publication, $75-$250, and $2,000-$4,000 annual scholarship to Huntington University | Reaching My Generation for Christ | 1,200-1,500 | 1/31/10 | -- | Dupont Challenge Science Essay Competition | 7th-9th, 10th-12th | $200-$5,000 savings bond; free trip to Kennedy Space Center and Disney World | Essay on science-related topic | 700-1000 | 1/31/10*** | -- | Sampad International Writing Competition | Ages 8-15, 16 and over | Publication, book, 200 British pounds (300 pounds for ages 16+) | Any style (short story, poetry, etc.) on Journeys | 250 | 1/31/2010 **,*** | Open to any writer with an interest in South Asian culture |
back to top *Postmarked date **Received date (US mail) ***E-mail/online entry date February 2010 Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadline | Comments | | Contest for Young Writers: Tell Mom - Fun or Not? | Ages 10-14, 15-18 | Younger division: Audio magazine gift pack Older division: $25 Amazon gift card | "The best beach in the world is..." | 250-500 | 2/1/10*** | At least one picture/video must be included with entry | Gannon University High School Poetry Contest | 9th-12th | $50-$100 | Any poem | unspecified | 2/1/10 | -- | Broken Bridge High School Poetry Contest | 9th-12th | $150, publication | A poem | unspecified | 2/1/09*** | May submit up to 3 poems | National Peace Essay Contest | 9th-12th | Unspecified Last year's prize: $1,000-$10,000 in college scholarships; free trip to DC | How nonviolent civic actions can achieve justice, end conflict or lead to positive change | 1,500 | 2/1/2010 | -- | Neuroscience For Kids Poetry Contest | K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th | A book | A poem about your nervous system | 3-10 lines | 2/1/10** | See site for poetry type (varies by age) | The Grannie Annie Contest | Grades 4th-5th, 6th-8th (Homeschool ages 9-14) | Publication in an anthology, and 2 free copies of the anthology | Story about a family experience | 275-500 | 2/1/2010*, *** | You may include one picture with your story | The Paul A. Witty Outstanding Literature Award | K-12th | $50 | Poetry or prose | Poetry: 5 poems Prose: 1000 for elementary, (no limit for secondary) | 2/2/10* | -- | Publish-a-Kid Writing Contest | Ages 9-13 | Publication and unspecified prizes | Write a review of one of their listed books | 250-500 | 2/15/10*** | -- | Creative Communications Essay Contest | 3rd-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th | $50 savings bond, copy of anthology, publication | Any topic | 250 | 2/17/11*,*** | -- | Igniting Creative Energy | K-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th | Free trip to DC, participation in National Energy Efficiency Forum, sharing your ideas with energy and government leaders | New and creative ways to make wise energy choices | 500 | 2/19/10* | May be entered as a group | College Plus! College Scholarship Essay Contest | Ages 15 and up (homeschoolers only) | Winners receive $2699 scholarship Every participant gets a $250 scholarship | “How Would You Revolutionize Higher Education?” | 750-1000 | 2/22/10*** | Can submit a video instead to get a free iTunes $5 gift card and qualify to win a Flip Mino HD digital camcorder | The Leslie and Norman Davis Student Essay Contest | 7th-9th, 10th-12th | $100-$500 | An individual or group that showed moral courage | 750-1000 | 2/26/10 @ 5:00 pm | -- | Optimist International Essay Contest | Under age 19 as of 12/31/09 | $2,250-$6,000 | The Internet: Today's Evolution or Tomorrow's Menace? | 400-500 | All club contests held on or before 2/28/10 | Submit to the District Chair of your local Optimist Club. Find a contact by e-mailing Programs Department. |
back to top *Postmarked date **Received date (US mail) ***E-mail/online entry date March 2010 Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadline | Comments | PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest | K-3rd (individual grade level judging) | Laptop, digital camera, mp3 player | An illustrated story on any topic | K-1st: 50-100
2nd-5th: 100-350 | Deadlines vary by station; most are in March Apply through local PBS station (see site for details) | You must include at least 5 colorful illustrations with your story | National History Day | 6th-8th, 9th-12th | Vary for different levels (local, state, national) | A paper, an exhibit, a performance, a documentary, or a web site on Innovation in History: Impact and Change | 1,500-2,500 not including notes, bibliography, or appendices | Usually March for local level competitions Find your local coordinator here | Homeschool students enter at the district level (not the school level) | The Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades K-2) | K-2nd | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | Draw yourself as an animal and write a vivid description of yourself | 350 | 3/1/10***/** | -- | The Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 3-5) | 3rd-5th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | Short narrative adventure story about Hercules in contemporary times | 350 | 3/1/10***/** | -- | The Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 6-8) | 6th-8th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | Rhyming poem about an invented creature | 350 | 3/1/10***/** | -- | The Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 9-12) | 9th-12th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | Invent a new kind of profession, imagine yourself in that role, and write a speech you would give to a high school Career Night about your job | 350 | 3/1/10***/** | -- | My Big Green Idea Writing Contest | High school seniors | $5,000.00 scholarship; $1,000 to put your idea/project into action; 3 computers for your school; $500 honorable mention prize package | Conceive an Eco-friendly solution, product, or idea that will help to save the environment using PNY technology | 1000 | Submit by 3/1/10 Received 3/15/10 (email or snail mail) | You may include up to 5 minutes of video and 5 photos if you want | Kentucky State Poetry Society Student Contest | 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th, 9th-10th, 11th-12th | $10-$55 | Any topic. Must have some poetic elements (e.g., imagery, simile, metaphor, rhyme, rhythm) | 30 lines or less | 3/1/10 | Open to students in any state, not just KY | Breaking Barriers Essay Contest | 4th-8th | Trip to Major League Baseball All-Star Game in CA, laptop computers for you and your teacher, visit from daughter of Jackie Robinson, and a class set of her book | How you used one of Jackie Robinson's values to face barrier | None | 3/1/10* | Helps on website | American Museum of Natural History Young Naturalist Awards | 7th-12th (grades judged individually) | 8 awards per grade level ($50-$2,500) | Narrative essay on personal science-based experiences | 500-3,000 words (varies by age) | 3/1/10** | -- | Will McDonough Writing Contest | 4th-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-10th, 11th-12th | $100 savings bond and tickets to a Boston Celtics game | Fiction or non-fiction on one of three topics on website (all related to sports and character) | 300-700 (varies by age) | 3/2/10* | -- | "Past, Present, and Future" Letter Writing Contest | 3th-6th | $1000 savings bond, 25-book history library | Letter to an important historical figure about a modern-day issue | None | 3/5/10** | -- | "How to Deal With Bullies" Contest | 2nd-3rd | Classroom visit from author Abby Klein; library of her books | Write a list of suggestions for dealing with bullies and getting along with others | None | 3/5/10** | -- | Society of Professional Journalists High School Essay Contest | 9th-12th | $300-$1,000 scholarship | "Why free news media are important" | 300-500 | 3/5/10 | -- | "If I Were President..." Scholastic Contest | 4th-6th | Free trip for 2 to DC, 25-book library | What you would do if you were president of the United States | 2 single-spaced pages | 3/5/10** | -- | Saroyan Writing Contest | 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th, College | $50-$100 | Which friend or family member has had the greatest impact on your life? Why? | 3 pages. Judges prefer stories that do not exceed 2 pages. | 3/8/10** | -- | Veritas Press Epistula Writing Contest | High school or younger | $100 gift certificate to Veritas Press | Article on topic appropriate for April Fool's Day | 800-1200 | 3/12/10 at 5:00 p.m.*** | -- | Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Novel Contest (Push Novel Contest) | 7th-12th | $2500 in scholarships for summer art & writing camps; $10,000 college scholarships; gold key; work with professional editor to complete the manuscript; possible publication | 3-5 chapter novel | 3-5 chapters (15-50 pages) plus outline of whole book | 3/12/10* | -- | Meet My Monster Plant Contest | 3rd-6th | Visit from Professor Barry Rice (author of Monster Plants); a library of math and science books (value $250-$2,500) | Draw a picture of an unusual (real) plant then write a paragraph that describes why it is “a monster plant" | None | 3/12/10** | -- | Scholastic Kids Are Authors Picture Book Contest | K-8th | $500-$5,000 of merchandise, 100 copies of published book, certificate, medallion | Fiction or Nonfiction | 29 single-sided pages | 3/15/10* | Book must be done by 3 or more children as a team | Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest | 1st-8th | $250-$1000 plus free trip to DC | n/a | n/a | 3/15/10* | Only open to students who use Zaner-Bloser curriculum | The One of a Kind Homeschool Writing Contest | Ages 7-11, 12-16 | $25 savings bond | Write an interesting introduction and conclusion for a given essay outline
| 100-400 | 3/15/10*** | All entries will be posted on the website | 2010 Norm Strung Youth Writing Contest | 6th-8th, 9th-12th | Awards will total $1,700 | Poem/prose on outdoor-related subject | None | 3/15/10** | Work must have been published in a newsletter, newspaper, magazine, literary collection, etc. during 2009. | National DNA Day Essay Contest | 9th-12th | $150-$400, and $2000 grant for classroom teacher for lab equipment | Choice of 2 topics on DNA research and genetic testing | 750 | 3/15/10 at 5:00 pm*** | -- | Lanie's Backyard American Girl Contest | Ages 8-13 | Complete Lanie Doll Collection (value $559); Lanie Doll and book (value $95) | "I am inspired by nature when..." | 1000 characters | 3/15/10***/* | Also must include 5 photos of nature items on list (see website) Winners selected by random | Role Models Today Writing Contest | 9th-12th | $100 | "One of the most important issues facing the nation in the news today" | 750 | 3/15/10* | -- | The Dickens Project Essay Contest | 9th-12th | Week-long literature conference for student and teacher | Respond to a Dickens novel by analyzing any topic/theme | 3-5 pages | 3/19/10* | -- | It's All Write! Short Story Writing Contest | 6th-8th, 9th-10th, 11th-12th | $100-$250 | A short story | 4-10 double spaced/1.5 single-sided pages | 3/19/10*** | -- | Weekly Reader Student Publishing Contest | 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th | $500; free trip to DC | Non-fiction writing, such as a memoir, essay, or story about news event | 500-2,500 | 3/19/10* | The piece must have been written in 2009 | Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards | Ages 13-18 | $500-$3000 cash | An article on the dangers of texting while driving | None | 3/20/10**/*** | The article must have been published in a high school or local newspaper between 11/5/09 and 3/20/10. For specific homeschool directions, click here. | Concern Creative Writing Competition | Ages 12-15, 16-18, 19+ | Netbook, e-reader, mp3 player | An imagined speech you would give to world leaders in the UN General Assembly on a goal to reach in helping the developing world | 1,000-1,500 words (varies by age) | 3/21/10*** | -- | Respect Life Student Essay Contest | 7th-11th | $20-$40 | Ways in which society treats human life like a burden or problem, and ways to help society to treat it as a sacred gift from God | 400 | 3/25/10*, 3/31/10** | -- | The Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition | 7th-12th | $50, publication | None | None | 3/25/10** | May submit up to 3 haiku | The Techno-Future Is Mine Writing Contest | 6th-12th | Grand prize: $10,000 savings bond & laptop computer 25 runners up also get a laptop | Short story or essay on where technology will take us by 2025 | 2 pages | 3/26/10** | -- | Lexington Family Writing Contest | K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th | Lanie American Girl doll, horse and book set, set of board games | "If I could go anywhere..." | 100 | 3/26/10***/** | There is one boy and one girl winner in each group | Listen to a Life Contest | Ages 8-18 | Grand Prize: computer with $800 of software; $25,000 of software for school 20 runners-up: $400 of software and an mp3 player | A true story about an older person's life, based on an interview with that person | 300 | 3/29/10*** | -- | Leonard Milberg '53 Secondary School Poetry Prize | 11th grade only | $100-$500 | A poem | None; but may submit up to 3 poems | 3/29/10* | Sponsored by Princeton University's Program in Creative Writing | American River College High School Writing Contest | 9th-12th | $50 and possible publication | Poetry, fiction/short story, personal essay (memoir, autobiography, nature writing) | Poetry: 50 lines Fiction/short story: 2,000 words Personal essay: 2,000 | 3/30/10* | -- | The Natalie Babbit Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades K-2) | K-2nd | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | Tell about a time you had to make a compromise | 350 | 3/31/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Natalie Babbit Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 3-5) | 3rd-5th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | Create a word which isn't in the dictionary but should be, and give its definition | 350 | 3/31/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Natalie Babbit Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 6-8) | 6th-8th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | A short story about a hero's journey | 350 | 3/31/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Natalie Babbit Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 9-12) | 9th-12th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | Imagine there is a fountain of youth which lets you live forever on earth without aging. Write a persuasive essay for or against living forever on earth. | 350 | 3/31/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Nikki Grimes Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades K-2) | K-2nd | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | Write an original joke, riddle, or short story | 350 | 3/31/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Nikki Grimes Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 3-5) | 3rd-5th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | Poem about your pet or a pet you wish you could have | 350 | 3/31/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Nikki Grimes Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 6-8) | 6th-8th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | A letter to a friend or relative about a time you were lonesome or sad | 350 | 3/31/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Nikki Grimes Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 9-12) | 9th-12th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | A review for a book by your favorite author | 350 | 3/31/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Germans from Russia Heritage Society Youth Essay Contest | 6th-8th, 9th-12th, University or College Undergrad | Trophy plus $100-$250 ($1000 for the university level) | Any aspect of German Russian heritage or history | Unspecified | 3/31/10 | -- | Take the Dare: Dare to Be You Essay Contest | 3rd - 7th grades (3 prizes for each grade level) | $10-$200 | Essay about personal character improvement | 750 | 3/31/10* | -- | A Voice for Animals | High school (under age 19) | $200-$1000 | The mistreatment of an animal species or a cause of animal suffering and possible measures to reduce it | 1400-1500 (1200-1500 words for essays about personal involvement in project) | 3/31/10*** | -- | Jack L. Chalker Young Writers' Contest | Ages 14-18 as of 5/29 of contest year | $75-$150, book, t-shirt | Science fiction/fantasy | 2,500 | 3/31/10 | Sponsored by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society |
back to top *Postmarked date **Received date (US mail) ***E-mail/online entry date Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadline | Comments | Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest | 9th-12th | $250-$500 cash; free trip to Los Angeles; $2,000-$5,000 in scholarships | Lessons from the Holocaust | 1,200 | 4/2/10 ** | -- | Creative Communications Poetry Contest | K-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th | $50 savings bonds, free anthologies | Open | 21 lines | 4/13/11*/*** | -- | VSA arts Playwright Discovery Program | 6th-12th | $2,000 and trip to DC to see your play performed at JFK Center for the Performing Arts | Any one-act play | Under 40 pages | 4/15/10** | May be submitted by an individual or a group | American Foreign Service Association Essay Contest | 9th-12th | $2500; $500 for your school; free trip to nation's capitol for you & your parents | Challenges facing the American Foreign Service in the 21st century | 750-1,000 | 4/15/10* | -- | Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest | Ages 16-18 | $1,000 scholarship & $1,600 worth of books for your public library | 5 options based on The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells | 2-3 double-spaced pages | 4/15/10*, 4/22/10** | -- | Claudia Ann Seaman Awards for Young Writers | 9th-12th | $200 award for each genre | Poems, stories, essays (creative non-fiction) | May submit up to three works, up to 1500 words total | 4/15/10*** | May submit a total of 3 entries (any mixture of genres) | "Make This Grump Laugh" Joke Contest | 3rd-6th | 100 winners - free book - plus a picture of the grump with a smile on his face | Your favorite joke | None | 4/16/10** | -- | Air and Waste Management Association High School Essay Contest | Grade 12 and under (but aimed at high school) | $400 and publication | Energy and the Environment: Changing our Communities, our Schools, and our World | 5 pages including text and references | 4/22/10*** | -- | "My Best Teacher Ever" Weekly Reader Essay Contest | 2nd-6th, 7th-12th | $50, magazine subscription | Why your teacher, present or past, is the best teacher ever | 300 words | 4/23/10*/*** | -- | RDS McWilliams Young Science Writers' Competion
| Ages 12-13, 14-16, 17-19 | Laptops, digital camcorders, 100-200 euros ($130-$260) | Science based article, interview, or story | 3,000 | 4/23/10 **/*** | -- | | Norman Mailer High School and College Writing Awards | High school | $5,000 & expense paid trip to national awards ceremony | Creative Nonfiction | 10 single-spaced pages | 4/29/10 noon CST*** | -- | Earth Day Photo & Essay Contest | 5th-8th | Digital camera; digital photo frame;digital photo key chain; your photograph in a special frame commemorating Earth Day | Photograph something changing in your local environment & write an explanation about the change | 400 | Must take photo by 4/30. Entries are due 5/12/10*/*** | | The Megan McDonald Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades K-2nd) | K-2nd | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | A practical joke you have played on someone or would like to try on someone | 350 | 4/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Megan McDonald Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 3rd-5th) | 3rd-5th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | Take the point of view of an animal and write a one-page descriptive essay about its home and habitat | 350 | 4/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Megan McDonald Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 6th-8th) | 6th-8th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | A short story with your own explanation of the origin of an English idiom, and a brief, true history of the idiom and what it means (cite your source) | 350 | 4/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Megan McDonald Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 9th-12th) | 9th-12th | Books signed by authors or illustrators, classroom visit by author or illustrator via Skype | A page spread from an insect or reptile guidebook including 1-2 images and text describing habitat, habits, etc. | 350 | 4/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Timothy Basil Ering Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades K-2nd) | K-2nd | Books signed by illustrator | A time you were in a bad mood, comparing the results of your mood to a weather event or natural disaster | 350 | 4/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Timothy Basil Ering Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 3rd-5th) | 3rd-5th | Books signed by illustrator | A cinquain (specific form of poetry) about a natural place you have visited | 350 | 4/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Timothy Basil Ering Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 6th-8th) | 6th-8th | Books signed by illustrator | An adventure story that features a plucky hero (animal or human), with a 'there and back' circular story structure | 350 | 4/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | | The Timothy Basil Ering Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 9th-12th) | 9th-12th | Books signed by illustrator | Research an 18th or 19th century profession that you would like to know more about from the list on the website. Then write 15-20 tweets (<140 characters each) discussing the that person's character, times, professional challenges, interactions with other townspeople, and what he does for fun. | 350 | 4/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | Odes to Olympians Contest | Under age 18 | $50 cash | Poem about Hermes (Mercury) | 30 lines | 4/30/10*** | -- | OneChild Africa Writing Contest | High school | $500-$1,000, iPod touch | Essay about the AIDS epidemic in sub-Sarahan Africa | 1400-1500 | 4/30/10*** @ 11:59 PDT | -- | Pierre Toussaint Essay Writing Contest | High school students | $250-$1250 | Pierre Toussaint, an enslaved Haitian brought to New York in 1787, who later performed many charitable and heroic acts | 1500 | 4/30/10 | -- | Sejong Essay Writing Competition | 8th and younger, 9th-12th | Older division: $300-$500 Younger division: $100-$300 | Choose one of three topics on a Korean folk tale on website | 1,000 | 4/30/10*** | -- |
back to top *Postmarked date **Received date (US mail) ***E-mail/online entry date May 2010 Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadline | Comments | Oakseed Ministries' Essay Contest | Ages 17 and under, ages 18-22 | $250-$1,000 | "Compassion and the Lost Childhood" | 17 & under: 5,000 characters 18-22: 7,500 characters | 5/1/10* | 5/1/10* | Merlyn's Pen Contest | Ages 12-17 | $25-$250 OR full scholarship & $400 travel stipend to attend a Tall Ships teen writing & sailing adventure | Up to 3 poems or 2 personal narratives on "What in nature calls, or has called out, to you?" | 500 words | 5/1/10*** | -- | City Kidz World Mayor for the Day writing contest | 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th | Basket of school supplies, publication, and lifetime subscription to City Kidz World magazine | Create a fictious village, describe it, and write a short story on what you would do there if you were the mayor there for the day | 2nd-3rd grade: 100 4th-5th grade: 200 6th-8th grade: 250 9th-12th grade: 500 | 5/1/10*/*** | -- | Lost Tools of Writing Essay Contest | 8th-12th | $100-$500 | Essay on the relationship between education and liberty | 900-1100 | Register by 5/1/10; Submit by 5/10/10*** | -- | Funny Me! Poetry Contest | 2nd-3rd | 10-book humor and poetry library plus a collection of goofy gags. Estimated value $75. 10 winners. | Poem that describes something about yoruself in a funny way | None | 5/3/10** | -- | Elora Writers' Festival Writing Competition | 13-19, 12 and under | $25-$75 | Two categories: Short story/poetry | 12 & under: Poem, 40 lines Story, 500 words
13-18:
1-3 poems 75 lines total, story or essay 2,000 words | 5/3/10* | -- | BJU Press Homeschool Limerick Contest | Ages 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 | “Homeschoolers Have Class” t-shirt and a Journeyforth youth novel | Limerick poem on your homeschooling adventures and funny stories, and what you love best about being a homeschooler | None | 5/4/10*** | Limit one entry per person | Flag Day Essay Contest | 4th-8th, 9th-12th | $250-$500 savings bonds | "What Our Flag Means To Me" | Word MINIMUM is 250 for the younger group, 500 for the older (no word max) | 5/5/10* | -- | Jane Austen Society Writing Contest | High School | $250, Jane Austen novel, membership in Jane Austen association, and more | How Jane Austen uses mayhem as a plot element in Northanger Abbey
no word max | 6-8 pgs not counting bibliography, double-spaced, 12 pt. font | 5/15/10*/*** | -- | Amazing Kids Launch My Dream! T-Shirt Design and Essay Contest | Ages 5-17 | Your t-shirt design will be sold as a charity fundraiser; Free t-shirt; Razor Pro Model Scooter | Design a t-shirt and write a short essay to tell the world about your dream for the future | 1-2 paragraphs | 5/15/10* | -- | Samsung High School Student Scholarship Program | High School | Seven $1,000 scholarships | Is technology a good investment for schools? Why or why not? | 300 | 5/28/2010*** | Must live in the US | Iowa State University's Go! Magazine Writing Contest | Ages 13-18, 18 and older | $500 bookstore gift card (can be used online for books, art supplies, and gifts) | Short story/well researched nonfiction article on some aspect of transportation | 2,000 | 5/28/10*** | Submissions must be previously unpublished | Frog Poetry Contest | Under age 13, 13-17, 18 and up | $50-100; $30 credit to buy frog merchandise | Poem that mention frogs, salamanders, newts, toads, caecilians, or amphibians | None | 5/29/10*/*** (email prefered) | May submit up to 2 poems | Young Voices of America Tell a Story | K-12th | | Open | 10,000 word max | 5/31/10 midnight***/** | Original and previously unpublished; multiple submissions allowed | The Schubmehl-Prein Prize for Best Essay on Social Impact of Computing | High school junior | $250-$1,000 | Social Impact of Computing; What Should Individual Privacy Rights Be With Respect To Services Such As “Street View”? | Approx. 2,500 words or 10 pages | 5/31/10*** | -- |
*Postmarked date **Received date (US mail) ***E-mail/online entry date June 2010 Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadline | Comments | The Lemony Snicket Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades K-2nd) | K-2nd | Books signed by authors or illustrators | Two things that go wrong on a walk to the park, leaving someone in terrible danger | 350 | 6/1/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Lemony Snicket Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 3rd-5th) | 3rd-5th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | An invention that you would make in order to protect yourself or a loved one from coming to harm when a gorilla escapes from the zoo | 350 | 6/1/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Lemony Snicket Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 6th-8th) | 6th-8th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | An obituary about an author who has died | 350 | 6/1/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Lemony Snicket Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 9th-12th) | 9th-12th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | Develop a project on behalf of a cause and write a brief letter to a potential benefactor or foundation asking for support | 350 | 6/1/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Steven Kellogg Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades K-2nd) | K-2nd | Books signed by authors or illustrators | A descriptive paragraph about your friend that includes three facts about your friend. Include an illustration. | 350 | 6/1/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Steven Kellogg Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 3rd-5th) | 3rd-5th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | A retelling of "The Three Bears" that does not use specific words (such as "very" and "hot") listed on website | 350 | 6/1/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Steven Kellogg Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 6th-8th) | 6th-8th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | A tall tale about a conquering hero or heroine on the moon | 350 | 6/1/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Steven Kellogg Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 9th-12th) | 9th-12th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | An anecdote about a time where something you read came in handy later | 350 | 6/1/10*** | Illustrations optional | HSLDA Poetry Contest | Ages 7-10, 11-14, 15-19 | $25-$200 | Category 1: Ballad on humility
Category 2: Blank verse dramatic monologue on mercy
Category 3: Heroic couplet on justice
| Unspecified | 6/1/10* | May enter up to 5 poems; $10-$15 fee used toward prizes & special needs children fund | Fire Escape Writing Contest | Ages 13-19 | $15-$50 | Poem/short story on any topic | Up to 3 poems; short fiction up to 1000 words | 6/1/10*** | You must be from another country or have at least 1 birth parent born outside North America (and live in US/Canada yourself). | Fraser Institute Essay Contest | High school | $250 | What should government do in times of economic crisis? | 1,000-1,500 | 6/1/10 @ 5:00 p.m.***/** | -- | Motherhood Muse Children's Poetry Contest | Ages 6-12, 13-18 | Prize package worth $50, publication and receipt of eBook | Any style poem on "Mothers in Nature" | 25 lines | 6/1/10 midnight EST*** | -- | Ledbury Poetry Festival Competition | Ages 11 and under, 12-17 | 25-100 pound ($38-$152 USD) cash , 10-25 pound ($15-38 USD) book token | Poem on any topic | 40 lines | 6/10/10 @ 5:00 pm** (mailed to England) | -- | The One of a Kind Homeschool Writing Contest: Dialogues from Days Gone By | Ages 8-12, 13-17 | $50 savings bond | Describe historical facts by developing a dialogue between two or more characters | 100-400 | 6/15/10*** | -- | Ellen's Short Story Contest | Ages 9-13 | $25-$100 Barnes & Noble gift card | Short story on any topic | 1,000 | 6/15/10*** | Only open to US residents | Litro and Iggy International Young Persons Short Story Award | Ages 11-19 | £2,500, publication, work displayed in London | Any genre | 3,000 | 6/25/10*** @ noon EST | -- | The M.T. Anderson Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 3rd-5th) | 3rd-5th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | If you had a day all to yourself, by yourself, what would you do? Write a journal or diary entry that describes your day. | 350 | 6/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | | The M.T. Anderson Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 6th-8th) | 6th-8th
| Books signed by authors or illustrators | 1) Look at website list of frequently challenged or banned books 2) pick a title you are familiar with 3) Write a persuasive letter to your school board on why this book should or should not be included in your school library | 350 | 6/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The M.T. Anderson Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 9th-12th) | 9th-12th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | A review of music you've listened to recently | 350 | 6/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Linda Sue Park Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades K-2nd) | K-2nd | Books signed by authors or illustrators | 1) Have a relative help you cook a favorite family receipe 2) Write up the recipe, the directions, and one descriptive sentence about the experience of cooking and sharing the food with others | 350 | 6/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Linda Sue Park Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 3rd-5th) | 3rd-5th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | 1) Interview an older family member 2) From your conversation, write a vivid anecdote that reveals something unique and authentic about your relative 3) Include a photograph if you can | 350 | 6/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Linda Sue Park Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 6th-8th) | 6th-8th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | A sijo (3-line Korean poetry form) about a very ordinary topic | 350 | 6/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | The Linda Sue Park Exquisite Prompt Challenge (Grades 9th-12th) | 9th-12th | Books signed by authors or illustrators | 1) Do some background research on a time period and place that interest you 2) Drawing from your research, write a short historical fiction opening chapter that establishes the character, time period, setting, & foreshadowing of the storyline | 350 | 6/30/10*** | Illustrations optional | Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest | Age 14 and under, ages 15-25 | 50,000 - 100,000 yen (approx. $500-1,000 USD), free trip to Tokyo | "My role in creating a peaceful world" | 800 | 6/30/10**/*** | -- | Nation Student Writing Contest | High school, college | $200-$1,000, magazine subscription | Essay on how your education has been compromised by budget cuts and tuition hikes. | 800 | 6/30/10*** | Must be original and unpublished | Owl's Crossword Poetry Contest | Ages 8-14 | The Tightey Whitey Spider by Kenn Nesbitt | Solve a crossword puzzle, then write a poem using at least 10 of the answers | One page | 6/30/10*** | -- |
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Contest | Grade Groups | Prizes | Topic | Word Max | Deadlines | Comments | Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards | Ages 12 and under (there is also an age 13-18 category w/ a $5 fee) | $200 | Positive visions of peace and the human spirit | 30 lines | 7/1/10* | May enter up to 3 poems | Constituting America Writing Contest (Elementary School Level) | K-5th | $100 gift card | Poem on why the US Constitution is important to you | None | 7/4/10*/*** @ 11:59 p.m. | Other categories include Short film, Public Service Announcement, Holiday Card, and Song (depending on student age). Can only enter in 1 category. | Constituting America Writing Contes (Middle School Level) | 6th-8th | $200 gift card | Essay on why the US Constitution is relevant today or Song on what the US constitution means to you | Essay: 850 Song: 3 minutes 20 seconds | 7/4/10*/*** @ 11:59 p.m. | Other categories include Short film, Public Service Announcement, Holiday Card, and Song (depending on student age). Can only enter in 1 category. | Constituting America Writing Contest (High School Level) | 9th-12th | $2,000 scholarship, public appearances, and trip to Philadelphia with parent | Essay on why the US Constitution is relevant today | 850 | 7/4/10*/*** @ 11:59 p.m. | Other categories include Short film, Public Service Announcement, Holiday Card, and Song (depending on student age). Can only enter in 1 category. | Creative Communications Essay Contest | 3rd-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th | $50 savings bond, copy of anthology, publication | Any topic | 250 | 7/15/10*/*** | -- | Lisa Rector Young Writers Scholarship | Ages 12-18, currently in junior high, high school, or college | Full tuition scholarship to writing conference in Canada, critique by a literary agent, critique by an editor/writer | Fiction, poetry, personal essay, or memoir | 1000 | 7/30/10*/*** | Entry must be unpublished (previously published in school publications is allowed) | Folye Young Poets of the Year Award | Ages 11-14, 15-17 | Week-long residential writing course in England (airfare not included); in-class teaching and distance mentoring by a leading poet; magazine subscription; books; journal; publication in anthology 100 winners. | Any poem | None | 7/31/10***/** @ midnight (England time) | Tips available from judges on what makes a good poem Multiple submissions allowed |
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