Bennington College’s Young Writers Awards promote excellence in writing at the high school level. All entries must be original work and sponsored by a high school teacher (for NA students, reach out to Flannery James or your English teacher). A first, second, and third place winner is selected in each category.
DEADLINE: November 1, 2020.
WHO CAN ENTER: Students in grades 9–12.
HOW TO ENTER: Online.
WHAT TO ENTER: Students may submit in one of the following categories:
- Poetry: A group of three poems.
- Fiction: A short story (1,500 words or fewer) or one-act play (run no more than 30 minutes of playing time).
- Nonfiction: A personal or academic essay (1,500 words or fewer).
PRIZES: 1st place: $500; 2nd place: $250; 3rd place: $125.