• Celebrates high school students’ excellence in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction writing.

The Bennington Young Writers Award 

offers annual scholarships and monetary prizes to high school students for exceptional writing in various categories, with the competition usually running from September 1 to November 1.

Key details:

• Eligibility:The award is for high school students. 
• Award Prizes:
  • First Place: $1,000
  • Second Place: $500
  • Third Place: $250 
• Scholarships for Enrolled Students:
  • Finalists: $10,000 per year for four years ($40,000 total) if admitted and enrolled.
  • Winners: $15,000 per year for four years ($60,000 total) if admitted and enrolled. 
• Competition Timeline:The award typically opens for submissions annually from September 1 to November 1.