The Scholastic Writing Awards are open for teen submissions through portal.artandwriting.org through Jan. 1, 2027. Details for Mississippi teens are as follows:
Who: Mississippi teens in grades 7-12
What: Enter your best writing in the Mississippi Regional Scholastic Writing Awards for a chance of statewide and national recognition and scholarships. Regional winners go on to compete nationally with some of the most talented young writers in the country. An awards ceremony is planned for Sunday afternoon, April 18, 2027, on the front lawn of the Eudora Welty Home & Garden. Participants are also invited to participate in the McMullan Young Writers Workshop at Millsaps College in the summer. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Check them out here artandwriting.org
When/Where: Students must submit electronic copies of their manuscripts in their student accounts, certify parent/guardian permission online, and make payments by 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. Payment instructions are online at the regional webpage artandwriting.org/regions/MS001W.
How: Teachers and students should create an account or login using previous credentials at portal.artandwriting.org (If you don’t remember your password, just follow the password reset instructions and click the link which will be emailed to you.). Please make sure your contact info is up-to-date.
Writing categories include $15 entry fee; fee waivers available:
- Critical Essay
- Screenplays/Scripts
- Flash Fiction
- Journalism
- Novel
- Personal Essay/ Memoir
- Poetry
- Speculative Fiction
- Short Story
Plus Senior Portfolio (six works, $40 entry).
See flyer Scholastic program info 2027 for details. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Pam Butts by e-mail at msscholasticwriting@gmail.com.