Below are listed (by due date) excellent ELA-related opportunities which will allow you to put your skills to work! If you would like advice concerning anything on this list, please feel free to discuss it with your English teacher. Students interested in qualifying for the EWG chapter of the National English Honor Society (NEHS) should pay special attention to these opportunities.
JFK Library Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year of JFK's birth.
Prizes: 1st place - $10,000; 2nd place - $3,000; three finalists - $1,000 each
submission deadline: January 12, 2026
open to all high school students, grades 9-12
for more information, visit the website
Aspiring Writers: Check out Write Rhode Island
School One's Write Rhode Island program regularly features classes and writing contests geared toward RI's teens.
RI Virtual Tutoring
This is a great opportunity for community service and to possibly earn some credit toward your National English Honor Society application. High school students are being offered the chance to tutor Elementary and Middle School students across the state of Rhode Island. Visit their website for more information.
Study Abroad!
The U.S. Department of State is offering over 1000 merit-based scholarships to high school students who are interested in studying abroad in foreign exchange programs.