# YoungArts vs Scholastic Awards: Which Program Is Right for You?

Two national recognition programs for young artists that overlap only in visual art and writing: YoungArts also judges music, dance, theater, film and design for older high schoolers, while the Scholastic Awards cover art and writing from middle school up, judging every entry in a regional round first. Neither claims exclusive rights to your work, so many students enter both.

Side-by-side comparison of [2027 YoungArts National Arts Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-foundation-for-advancement-in-the-arts-nfaa-merit-award) and [Scholastic Art & Writing Awards](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/scholastic-art-writing-awards). A blank row is a fact we do not hold — not a zero, and not a no.

## At a glance

| | YoungArts | Scholastic Awards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding | Varies — see Cost and funding |
| Application deadline | Application deadline has passed | Deadline unconfirmed |
| Grade eligibility | Grades 10–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Format | Hybrid | Online |
| Location | Miami, FL, United States | National, United States |
| Program dates |  |  |
| Application destination | youngarts.org | artandwriting.org |
| Organizer | YoungArts | Alliance for Young Artists & Writers |

## 2027 YoungArts National Arts Competition

A national competition for artists ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12 in the U.S., in the discipline of their choice.

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## Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Each year more than 100,000 teens in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec) enter art and writing for recognition, exhibition and scholarships.

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## Frequently asked questions

### Which is cheaper, YoungArts or Scholastic Awards?

YoungArts: Varies — see Cost and funding. Scholastic Awards: Varies — see Cost and funding. Confirm each figure on the program's official page before budgeting.

### Can I apply to both YoungArts and Scholastic Awards?

The application destinations are evaluated independently. YoungArts: youngarts.org. Scholastic Awards: artandwriting.org. Review each provider's current instructions before assuming either application is open or compatible with the other.

### Which is better for college applications, YoungArts or Scholastic Awards?

We do not rank enrichment programs by admissions value. Use the comparison to assess whether each program's documented constraints fit your situation, and check the details that decide it for you on each program's official page.

### What grades can apply to YoungArts and Scholastic Awards?

YoungArts: Grades 10–12. Scholastic Awards: Grades 7–12. Eligibility can change between cycles, so confirm it on each program's official page before applying.

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