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Students in grades 7 to 12, ages 13 and up, may begin submitting work in September by uploading to an online account at Scholastic and connecting to their local region. Entry fees are waived for students in need.
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Check out the site for guidelines on writing modes, such as short stories and spoken word poetry, and sign up for updates so you’re ready when the applications open.
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Check the site each month for the new theme. Submissions are due on the 28th of the month.
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With a student account, young writers draft and submit their work on the website.
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The rules, prizes, and deadlines vary, so check out the website for more info.
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Apply online by January 7, 2026.
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Students may submit a 700-to-1,000-word essay through January 12. The essay must feature more than five sources and a full bibliography.
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Check out the Compete link for contest information each quarter, and use the online submission form.
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Students submit one 10-page play script online or by mail. The deadline will be announced later this year.
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Submit through the JEA’s online portal with a $5 fee.
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Submissions need to be made electronically by December 3, 2025.
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Find an area that students are interested in and check out the rules and deadlines at the website.
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Submissions for the prize are accepted electronically from November 1 through November 30, 2025.
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Details for the 2026 contest will be announced this fall. Essay length is from six to eight pages, not including works cited.
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Submit online or by mail by March 15, 2026.
Complete the online form and make sure you select the right category for your age group.
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Scroll all the way down their web page for information on the contest, which accepts non-musical plays between 10 and 40 minutes long, submitted electronically. The entry period opens each year in January.
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Students from 11 to 18 years old may submit work in the categories of art, creative writing, poetry and spoken word, film, interactive media and multimedia, or music and dance, accompanied by a reflection. The deadline is June 8, 2026.
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Deadlines range from February 15 to July 31. Check out NCTE.org for more details.
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Students in grades 9 through 12 submit their work through their teacher, who may submit up to 10 pieces. Submissions can be made from January 6 to February 4, 2026.
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This program requires submitting to PTAs who participate in the program. Check your school’s PTA for their deadlines.
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Students can submit entries via email or regular mail before the annual deadline of May 1.