The National WWII Museum Student Writing Contest
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What Is The National WWII Museum Student Writing?
The National WWII Museum's 2026-27 Student Writing Contest asks for a sonnet, villanelle or free-verse poem about an everyday soldier's wartime experience. Each type has its own line and word limits. Use at least five sources and submit a typed annotated bibliography with the original poem as a PDF under the identification and font rules. Entries open October 26, 2026 and close January 22, 2027 at 11:59 PM CT. Grades 7-9 and 10-12 have separate judging, with eligible homeschool, correspondence/GED and overseas US-citizen students included. Prizes range from $100 honorable mentions to $750 first place per division. Duplicate entries and detected AI assistance are disqualified.
The National WWII Museum Student Writing Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Online |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 7–12 |
| Application deadline | January 22, 2027 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
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