The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Winners across multiple categories are eligible to receive awards, scholarships, cash awards, tuition assistance as well as be featured in exhibitions and publications.
Entries are region-specific according to where participants live. Entrants can choose from 28 broad categories of art and writing, which include, for example, drawing and illustration, film and animation, mixed media, journalism, novel writing, and poetry, and numerous subcategories in each.
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- Winter
Cost/Compensation
- $10 entry fee per individual entry (not per person)
- $30 entry fee per portfolio
Eligibility Requirements
- Participants must be a student in grade 7-12
- Participants must be 13 years or older.
Deadline
- Deadlines vary by region and can be as early as December 1
- Region deadlines can be found by clicking HERE
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed registration form
- Requirements vary depending on the category. More information can be found by reviewing the individual category requirements found HERE
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- If the fee is a barrier to any teen’s participation, we will waive the fee. Fee waivers are made possible, in part, by BLICK Art Materials.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
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The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers is a nonprofit organization founded in 1923 whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their work to the world. The alliance strives to give students of all backgrounds opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships by offering a variety of programs and initiatives to support young artists and writers, including summer workshops, online resources, and mentorship opportunities. The alliance’s flagship program, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, recognizes outstanding work by students in grades 7-12 in a variety of categories, including poetry, fiction, journalism, and photography. Many alumni of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have gone on to have successful careers in the arts and beyond, including Andy Warhol, Robert Redford, Cy Twombly, Sylvia Plath, Joyce Carol Oates, and Stephen King.
