The National YoungArts Foundation identifies and nurtures the most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts and assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development. YoungArts aspires to create a community of alumni that provides a lifetime of encouragement, opportunity and support.
Writing encompasses creative nonfiction, novel, play or script, poetry, short story and spoken word. The strongest submissions demonstrate a sense of inventiveness, show attention to the complexities and technical aspects of language, and have a clear, original, and distinct point of view.
Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2021 by 11:59pm ET.
Eligibility: Students ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12 as of December 1, 2021.
Entry: Online; $35/category fee (waivers available). Applicants may submit in more than one discipline or category within a discipline. Please refer to the discipline and category guidelines for details.
Categories: Classical Music, Dance, Design Arts, Film, Jazz, Photography, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice, Writing (creative nonfiction, novel, play or script, poetry, short story, spoken word).
Awards:
- Up to $10,000 monetary award (total awarded each year is over $500,000).
- Exclusive eligibility for recognition as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts.
- Master classes with world-renowned artists.
- Access to scholarships, career opportunities, and professional contacts.