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The Adroit Prizes for Poetry & Prose invite secondary and college writers to submit poems or prose for a chance at a $200 prize and publication in The Adroit Journal. Entrants pay a $15 fee per submission window, though fee waivers are available for students who need them. Each student may submit up to five poetry pieces and five prose pieces. Runners-up and finalists receive books from the judges.
Who can apply
GradesGrades 9–12
Min GPA—
ScopeNational
StatesAll states
FieldsPoetry · Creative Writing
Logistics
Cost to you$15 entry fee
Financial aidAvailable
StipendNot listed
FormatOnline
WhereOnline
Awards$200 plus publication in The Adroit Journal for winners; runners-up and finalists receive books from the judges.
Applying
OpensTypically April
DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed May 12)
You submitSubmit poems and/or prose online via Submittable; fee-waiver request form available for students who need it.