Bennington Young Writers Awards - November 

The Bennington College Young Writers Awards is an annual competition open to high school students in grades 9–12. Participants can submit original works in poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, with a combined word limit of 1,500. Entries must be typed and reviewed by a high school teacher or mentor. Winning submissions receive cash prizes up to $2,000 and may be published on the Bennington College website. Additionally, winners and finalists are eligible for undergraduate scholarships at Bennington College, with awards up to full tuition.