Adroit Prizes

An annual writing contest run by The Adroit Journal for all secondary and undergraduate students, including international students and those who graduated a semester early. Entrants submit up to ten packets, each holding up to six poems or up to three prose pieces of fiction or creative nonfiction totaling 3,500 words. Winners receive $200 and publication in The Adroit Journal, and runners-up and finalists receive a copy of their judge's latest book.

Offered by The Adroit Journal. Competition for high school students in Worldwide. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Writing

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Adroit Prizes

When is the Adroit Prizes deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Adroit Prizes free?

Yes. Adroit Prizes is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Adroit Prizes?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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