An annual creative writing competition run by the Sejong Cultural Society on Korean literature and the sijo, a Korean poetry form, with a pre-college division for writers 18 and under living in the U.S. Each entrant submits one sijo written in English on a topic of their choice, and a title is optional. Pre-college winners receive $500, $400 and $300 for first through third place, with $50 for each honorable mention.
Offered by Sejong Cultural Society. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-02-28.
Fields: Writing, Humanities
Info checked November 2026.
The deadline is February 28, 2027.
Yes. Sejong Writing Competition is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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