Organizations that offer high school writing scholarships provide students with the opportunity to submit creative writing, short stories and poetry. Some organizations also support students by publishing their work in a regional or national writing magazine or website. Awards range from $100 to $1,500, depending on the organization.
Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Tech University's Department of English offers an annual creative writing contest to high school seniors attending any high school in the United States. Six awards of up to $1,500 are provided to recipients. Recipients can use the funding to pursue any area of study at Arkansas Tech University. Applicants must submit a copy of a poem, short story, dramatic writing sample or a group of poems or short stories. The deadline for applications is January 15 of each calendar year.
Live Poets Society of New Jersey
The Live Poets Society of New Jersey awards up to $500 in scholarships through its Scholarship Poetry Contest. The contest is open to all high school seniors in the United States. The recipient of the national award has his poetry published and gets the opportunity to compete for online votes for a scholarship award of up to $500. First, second and third runner's up have the opportunity to compete for online votes via the $500 Easterday Poetry award. An Editor's Choice award of $100 is awarded each quarter. Eligible poems must be less than 20 lines, unpublished and written solely by the author. Applicants must not have the poetry entered in another contest at the time of entry in the Scholarship Poetry Contest. Applications are judged based on poetic expression, creativity and originality. Applications are accepted all year long. Submissions are due by June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31 of each calendar year.
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are provided annually to high school students in the United States and Canada. Writing award categories include dramatic writing, journalism, novel writing, personal essay and memoir, poetry and short story. Applicants must register for the contest via the Scholastic Alliance for Young Artists & Writers website and submit their applications according to the guidelines of their nearest Regional Affiliates Office. The amount of the award and application deadlines vary by region.
Sylvia K. Burack Writing Award
The Sylvia K. Burack Writing Award offers a $500 prize to high school students in the United States and Canada. Applicants must enter a 600- to 800-word essay describing a poem, play or work of fiction and discussing how it has influenced or impacted them. In addition to the scholarship award, recipients have their work published. Applications are due by March 31 of each calendar year.
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