Bennington Young Writers Awards
Catalog organization: Bennington College
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What Is Bennington Young Writers Awards?
Bennington’s Young Writers Awards are free to enter for students in grades 9–12 worldwide. Submit original English-language fiction, nonfiction or one to three poems, with a strict combined limit of 1,500 words including headings and citations. A high-school teacher must sponsor and approve the work; homeschooled students use a mentor. AI use at any stage is prohibited. Grade-12 entrants use a separate, nonbinding college-application route.
The page publishes a September 1, 9 a.m. Eastern opening and November 1, 11:59 p.m. Eastern closing without a cycle year. Confirm the applicable year and operative entry route; these yearless dates do not establish a 2026 closing instant. Current prizes per category are $2,000, $1,000 and $500, with additional distinguished awards. Certain recipients who enrol at Bennington qualify for conditional college scholarships. Selected work may be published or showcased; publication and college admission are not automatic.
Bennington Young Writers Awards Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Free |
|---|---|
| Format | Online |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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