The Bennington Young Writers Awards recognize high schoolers writing poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, with entries judged by Bennington College faculty. Cash prizes are awarded in each category, and finalists may also be considered for Bennington scholarships. The contest is free to enter and open to students worldwide in grades 9-12. Submissions open each September and close in November.
Who can apply
FieldsCreative Writing · Poetry · English
Logistics
Awards$2,000/$1,000/$500 for 1st/2nd/3rd place per category, plus $250 for distinguished submissions; first-place winners who enroll at Bennington College receive a full-tuition scholarship.
Applying
You submitSubmit poetry, fiction, or nonfiction online via the Bennington Young Writers Awards portal during the Sept-Nov window.