Competitions

High school students who enjoy writing poetry, fictional short stories, scriptwriting, nonfictional narratives, or academic essays should consider submitting their work to the Bennington College Young Writers Award competition! Participating in a writing competition shows off your intellectual curiosity towards pursuing extracurricular interests and your drive for self-growth, both desirable qualities for college. Read the guide to the Bennington College Young Writers Awards to learn more about how it can help you as a budding high school writer.

The Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest is a great opportunity for high school students interested in creative writing to showcase their skills to college admissions and the world. This blog will cover everything you need to know about the popular, competitive writing competition and how to distinguish yourself as a unique, talented writer.

If you’re interested in the Adroit Prizes for Poetry & Prose Writing Contest, read below to learn more about the competition and how you can prepare for it!