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John Locke Essay Competition
○ Focus: Academic essays on politics, history, law, philosophy,
and more.
○ Grades: Ages 14–18.
○ Dates: Opens in spring; submission deadline is late June.
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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
○ Focus: Creative writing (poetry, fiction, nonfiction, journalism, etc.).
○ Grades: U.S. students in grades 7–12.
○ Dates: Opens September; deadlines vary by region.
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New York Times Student Editorial Contest
○ Focus: Opinion pieces on topics that matter to students.
○ Grades: Middle and high school (ages 13–19).
○ Dates: Opens in March; deadline in mid-April.
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Youth Communication Writing Contest
○ Focus: Personal narratives and nonfiction essays.
○ Grades: Ages 14–19, U.S. based.
○ Dates: Multiple contests annually.
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Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
○ Focus: Poetry writing.
○ Grades: Ages 11–17, international.
○ Dates: Opens in March; deadline usually in July.
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Letters About Literature
○ Focus: Reflective letters to authors about a book that
impacted the student.
○ Grades: U.S. grades 4–12.
○ Dates: Opens in fall; deadline typically early January.
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