competition
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Teens submit original art or writing through regional affiliates for regional and national recognition.
2027 application deadline
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The exact 2027 deadline has not been confirmed here. Check the official page before making plans.
Details
| Cost | Paid · $15. Individual entry; portfolio entry costs $40. Fee waivers available.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceentry fees are $15 for an individual entry and $40 for a portfolio entry · View evidence$15 for an individual entry · View evidenceFee waivers will continue to be available |
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| Financial aid | OfferedSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceFee waivers will continue to be available |
| Format | Not stated |
| Location | Not stated |
| Current grade | Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceyou must be a teen in grades 7–12, age 13 and up |
| Eligibility | Teens age 13 or older in grades 7–12 who reside in the U.S., its territories or military bases, or Canada except Quebec.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceyou must be a teen in grades 7–12, age 13 and up, and residing in the United States, U.S. territories or military bases, or Canada (excluding Quebec) |
| Program dates | The 2027 season opens October 1, 2026; entry deadlines vary by region and by art or writing category.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceDecember 1, 2026: The first regional entry deadline. Deadlines vary depending on your region. Some are as late as January 4, 2027. |
| Applications open | Oct 1, 2026Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceOctober 1, 2026: The 2027 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards open for entries. |
| 2027 deadline | Not posted yet |
| Last cycle’s date | Not stated |
Checked 2026-10-28. Last cycle’s costs and dates are labeled where applicable. Program pages can change. How we check facts ↗