The Gilder Lehrman Institute is currently accepting submissions for the David McCullough Essay Prizes. This prestigious contest aims to recognize exceptional high school student research and interpretive essays. The contest is named in honor of David McCullough, a renowned historian and Pulitzer Prize winner who served as a Life Trustee of the Gilder Lehrman Institute.
The Paideia Institute annually invites high school students passionate about Latin and Ancient Greek to showcase their proficiency in the Paideia High School Essay Contest. Participants explore personal motivations for studying Greek and reflect on the broader significance of ancient language and culture.
The Kenyon Review, a prestigious literary publication, was founded by Roberta Teale Swartz, a well-known poet, and Gordon Keith Chalmers, the thirteenth president of Kenyon College. The Kenyon Review has become one of the most influential literary magazines in the English-speaking world.
The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers, established in 2007, is an esteemed annual competition dedicated to celebrating the remarkable talent of high school students with a passion in poetry.
Scholar of Tomorrow is a nonprofit academic organization initiated and run by college and high school students from many regions around the world. Scholar of Tomorrow Essay Competition is dedicated to creating a community for young people to present and exchange academic discoveries and research experiences, helping young people foster creativity and innovation and develop critical thinking skills.
The Foyle Young Poets competition is a highly regarded global contest for young writers between the ages of 11 and 17. Since its launch in 1998, the competition has become one of the most significant literary events worldwide, attracting thousands of entries annually from aspiring poets around the globe.
