A poetry contest from Hollins University for young women who are sophomores or juniors in high school, preparatory school or homeschool. Students submit one or two unpublished poems, and applicants must be U.S. citizens. The first-place winner receives a $350 cash prize, a renewable Hollins scholarship of up to $5,000, free tuition and housing for the Hollinsummer creative writing program, and publication in Cargoes, the student literary magazine.
Offered by Hollins University. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 10–11. Deadline: 2026-10-31.
Fields: Writing
Info checked October 2026.
The last posted deadline, October 31, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.
Yes. Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 10 to 11. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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