Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest
Catalog organization: Hollins University
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What Is Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest?
Hollins University invites original poetry from young women who are sophomores or juniors in high school or preparatory school, including homeschooled students. The contest is international and uses an online entry form; Hollins' current programme page lists October 31 as the entry deadline but does not state a cutoff time.
The most recently documented awards, announced in 2026, included a $350 first prize, publication in Hollins' Cargoes magazine, copies, free tuition and housing for Hollinsummer creative writing, and up to $5,000 per year in renewable Creative Talent Award aid if the winner enrolled at Hollins. Second-place awards included publication, copies, $500 toward Hollinsummer and up to $1,000 yearly in conditional Hollins aid. Those award terms should be confirmed for the open next contest.
Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Online |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 10–11 |
| Application deadline | October 31, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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