Poetry Out Loud New Jersey

New Jersey's round of the National Endowment for the Arts recitation contest. Students in grades 9-12 memorise and perform poems from the official anthology, winning first at school, then at the state final. The state champion gets an all-expenses-paid trip to the national finals in Washington. Free to enter.

Offered by New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Competition for high school students in New Jersey, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-01-22.

Fields: Writing, Humanities, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New Jersey.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The deadline is January 22, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Poetry Out Loud New Jersey

When is the Poetry Out Loud New Jersey deadline?

The deadline is January 22, 2027.

Is Poetry Out Loud New Jersey free?

Yes. Poetry Out Loud New Jersey is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Poetry Out Loud New Jersey?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New Jersey. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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