Hi everyone, I'm really into writing poetry and I want to start submitting my work to competitions to potentially get some recognition and beef up my resume. Do you know any good poetry competitions for high school students to enter? Thanks in advance!
Hi! It's great to see you getting involved in poetry and looking for opportunities to showcase your talents. There are several poetry competitions out there for high school students. Here are a few to consider:
1. The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award: This is a prestigious international poetry competition for poets aged 11-17, judged by professional poets. Check out the official website for more details.
2. Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: This competition has various categories, including poetry, and is open to students in grades 7-12. More information can be found at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards website.
3. The Princeton University Poetry Contest: Open to high school juniors, this contest offers cash prizes and recognition. Visit the contest webpage for more information.
I hope this helps you find some contests to submit your work. Best of luck with your poetry submissions!
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