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Worldwide Plays Festival 2025: Light Up The Dark!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poetry Society of New York First Annual Youth Poetry Contest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 1 for writers eighteen and younger who live in New York State<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit three to five pages of poetry for cash prizes. An exciting organization!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rawling Society Contest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 1 for writers in middle school or high school<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit a story, essay, or poem on any aspect of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings\u2019s work. Winners will be published in The Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society Newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethos Short Story Contest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 1 for writers of all ages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write a short story in under 100 words about envy, eyeglasses, nightmares, or turtles for the chance to win a cash prize and get published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust for Sustainable Living Contest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 3 for writers 7 to 18 years old<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit an essay that answers the question: \u201cHow can nature help us achieve the UN SDGs in my community?\u201d Winners will receive a cash prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DNA Day Essay Contest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 5 for writers in grades 9-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write an essay about whether or not you would want AI involved in evaluating your genetic testing results. Winners will receive genetic materials grants of up to $1,000!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York Times How to \u2026: An Informational Contest for teens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 12 for writers in middle school or high school<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write a description detailing how to complete any task in 400 words or fewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blank Playwrights Contest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 15 for writers under 19<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit a play or musical of any length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacklyn Potter Young Poets Competition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 15 for writers in high school<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit poetry for the chance to read your work with an established poet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taradiddle Contest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: March 24 for writers under 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write a story inspired by the prompt (will be released in March) for the chance to win a cash prize and get published. Sign up for email updates to receive more information!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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