Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Rated Advanced, This long-running creative programme accepts original art and writing across many categories, beginning with regional review and continuing to national consideration. Students in grades 7–12 who are at least 13 enter online through their assigned region in the United States or eligible Canadian locations. Strong entries combine accomplished craft with originality and a distinctive personal voice, often after substantial development and revision.
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Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
5 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 1 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
13–19
School level
Grades 7–12
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
Regional judging followed by national judging and National Awards Week
Fee
$15 individual entry; $40 portfolio; fee waivers available
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
1 Oct 2026
Registration closes
6 Jan 2027
Competition starts
1 Dec 2026
Competition ends
11 Jun 2027
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Regional art and writing deadlines vary; the stated deadline is the latest date in the published national calendar.