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201101 1/3/2011
2010 Young Playwrights Inc. National Playwriting CompetitionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
18 and under
http://www.youngplaywrights.org/nationalcontest.htm1/5/2011 10:35 AM1/3/2011 2:00 PM
201101 1/31/2011
Dupont Challenge Science Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(7-12)
http://www.thechallenge.dupont.com/rules/index.php1/5/2011 10:48 AM1/31/2011 2:00 PM
201101 1/8/2011
Profile in Courage Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(9-12)
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/1/5/2011 10:42 AM1/8/2011 12:00 PM
201101 1/8/2011
The Writing Conference Writing Contests (poetry, narration, and exposition)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(K-12) Topic: Courage
http://writingconference.com/contest.htm1/5/2011 10:48 AM1/8/2011 11:00 AM
201101 1/31/2011
Texas History Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(12) Sponsored by The Sons of the Republic of Texas
http://www.srttexas.org/essay.html1/5/2011 10:50 AM1/31/2011 11:00 AM
201102 2/1/2011
Promising Young Writers sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of EnglishUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(8) School-based—Schools must designate a nominating teacher
http://www.ncte.org/awards/student/pyw1/5/2011 11:06 AM2/1/2011 2:00 PM
201102 2/11/2011
Courage in my Community Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Middle School (5-8)
http://www.courageinmycommunity.com/default.html1/5/2011 11:07 AM2/11/2011 2:00 PM
201102 2/1/2011
2011 National Peace Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(9-12) Requires submission through a campus coordinator (can be any teacher)
http://www.usip.org/national-peace-essay-contest/2010-2011-contest1/3/2012 12:50 PM2/1/2011 11:59 PM
201102 2/15/2011
Achievement Awards in Writing sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of EnglishUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(11) Must be nominated by school English department
http://www.ncte.org/awards/student/aa1/5/2011 11:08 AM2/15/2011 12:00 PM
201102 2/28/2011
Young Voices of America Imagine That!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(Pre-K – 12)
http://www.youngvoicesfoundation.org/youngvoiceshome.html1/5/2011 11:09 AM2/28/2011 12:00 PM
201103 3/1/2011
Junior Historians Writing ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(6-12) Must have  Junior Historians Chapter (CRJHS is the only school at present sponsored by Ted Sanders)
http://www.tshaonline.org/education/students/writing-contest1/5/2011 11:13 AM3/1/2011 2:00 PM
201103 3/18/2011
Weekly Reader Student Publishing Contest (nonfiction)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(3-12) Work must be created between Jan. 1, 2010–Feb. 28, 2011)
http://www.weeklyreader.com/spc1/5/2011 11:15 AM3/18/2011 2:00 PM
201103 3/20/2011
Ayn Rand Institute Anthem Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(8-10)
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue1/5/2011 11:27 AM3/20/2011 2:00 PM
201103 3/31/2011
Listen to a Life Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

(ages 8-18)

http://www.legacyproject.org/contests/ltal.html1/5/2011 11:16 AM3/31/2011 11:59 PM
201103 3/1/2011
Poetry Society of TexasUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(K-12) Students in any Texas school, multiple contests
http://www.poetrysocietyoftexas.org/2011_Student_Awards_Brochure.pdf1/5/2011 11:11 AM3/1/2011 12:00 PM
201103 3/1/2011
Engineering & Human Service – Relief from a Disaster Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(3-12)
http://www.engineergirl.org/?id=131611/5/2011 11:12 AM3/1/2011 12:00 PM
201103 3/4/2011
Society of Professional Journalists High School Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(9-12)
http://www.spj.org/a-hs.asp1/5/2011 11:13 AM3/4/2011 12:00 PM
201103 3/31/2011
National WWII War Museum student essay contestsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Notes: (6-8, 9-12) (6-8, 9-12) 2011 will be the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Topic: Why
should we remember Pearl Harbor?
http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-students/essay-contest/studentessays.html1/11/2011 2:26 PM3/31/2011 3:00 PM
201104 4/7/2011
Yom HaShoah Statewide Art, Writing and Video Contest sponsored by the Holocaust Museum HoustonUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(6-12)
http://www.hmh.org/ed_contests.shtml1/5/2011 11:17 AM4/7/2011 2:00 PM
201104 4/15/2011
VSA Arts in Action Playwright Discovery Call for ScriptsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(6-12)
http://www.vsarts.org/x244.xml1/5/2011 11:26 AM4/15/2011 2:00 PM
201104 4/26/2011
Ayn Rand Institute The Fountainhead Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(11-12)
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue1/5/2011 11:28 AM4/26/2011 2:00 PM
201104 4/15/2010
15th Annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(11-12) Based on Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (The 2012 contest will be based on Emma by Jane Austen)
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html1/5/2011 11:27 AM4/15/2010 2:00 PM
201104 4/15/2011
Houston Young Playwright’s Exchange (HYPE) short play writing contest sponsored by the Alley TheatreUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

(ages 13-19Winners spend 6 weeks in workshop with Alley staff, culminated in staged readings

http://www.alleytheatre.org/Alley/Education_Houston_Young_Playwrights_Exchange_EN.asp?SnID=21/5/2011 11:18 AM4/15/2011 11:59 PM
201104 4/15/2011
American Foreign Service Association High School Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(9-12)
http://www.afsa.org/essaycontest/1/5/2011 11:17 AM4/15/2011 12:00 PM
201104 4/15/2011
Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(9-12) 10 scholarships between $2500 and $5000
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2011/index.asp1/5/2011 11:26 AM4/15/2011 12:00 PM
201105 5/15/2011
The Jane Austen Society Student Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(9-12) Based on Sense and Sensibility for 2011
http://www.jasna.org/essaycontest/index.html1/5/2011 11:29 AM5/15/2011 1:00 PM
201105 5/5/2011
We the Living Ayn Rand Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(10-12)
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue1/5/2011 11:29 AM5/5/2011 12:00 PM
201106 6/1/2011
2011 Fire Escape Writing Contests (poetry and short fiction)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(13-19 years old) One or both parents born in another country
http://www.mitaliblog.com/p/teen-fiction-and-poetry-contests.html1/5/2011 11:30 AM6/1/2011 2:00 PM
201109 9/17/2011
Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(12)
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue1/5/2011 11:31 AM9/17/2011 12:00 PM
201111 11/1/2011
Voice of Democracy Speech Contest (recorded speech)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(9-12) 2011-2012 theme: "Is there pride in serving our military?"
http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/1/5/2011 11:32 AM11/1/2011 12:00 PM
201111 11/1/2011
Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Speech ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9-12; Must submit to participating VFW chapter
http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/9/27/2011 10:43 AM11/1/2011 11:59 PM
201111 11/1/2011
Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot’s Pen Writing ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6-8: Must submit to participating VFW chapter
http://www.vfw.org/Community/Patriot-s-Pen/9/27/2011 10:46 AM11/1/2011 11:59 PM
201111 11/14/2011
First Freedom Student Essay and Video CompetitionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9-12; written essay OR video production. Nov 26, 2011 (video upload or essay postmark)
http://firstfreedom.org/education/students.html9/27/2011 10:51 AM11/14/2011 11:59 PM
201111 11/30/2011
Young Voices Foundation 2011 Poetry ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
PreK-12
http://www.youngvoicesfoundation.org/youngvoiceshome.html9/27/2011 10:52 AM11/30/2011 11:59 PM
201111 11/14/2011
Scholastic Writing ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7/12
http://www.artandwriting.org9/27/2011 2:03 PM11/14/2011 11:59 PM
201112 12/1/2011
River of Words Poetry ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K-12
http://riverofwords.org/contest_rules.html9/27/2011 10:53 AM12/1/2011 11:59 PM
201112 12/1/2011
Being an American Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9-12 (ages 13-19)
http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/page.aspx?pid=5699/27/2011 10:53 AM12/1/2011 11:59 PM
201112 12/31/2011
READ’s Poetry Contest sponsored by Weekly ReaderUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6-12
http://www.weeklyreader.com/reads-poetry-contest9/27/2011 10:55 AM12/31/2011 11:59 PM
201112 12/31/2011
George and Stella Knight Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10-12
http://www.sar.org/Youth/Knight_Essay9/27/2011 10:55 AM12/31/2011 11:59 PM
20119 1/1/2012
Northwest Institute of Literary Arts Monthly Student Choice ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
All ages; Different theme posted each month, Occurs each month
http://whidbeystudents.com/student-choice-contest/9/27/2011 2:02 PM1/1/2012 11:59 PM
201201 1/2/2012
Young Playwrights Inc. National Playwriting CompetitionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Under 18
http://www.youngplaywrights.org/National_Comp..html9/27/2011 11:06 AM1/2/2012 11:59 PM
201201 1/6/2012
Letters About Literature ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4-6; 7-8; 9-12
http://www.lettersaboutliterature.org/9/27/2011 11:06 AM1/6/2012 11:59 PM
201201 1/7/2012
JFK Profile in Courage Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9-12
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx9/27/2011 11:01 AM1/7/2012 11:59 PM
201201 1/8/2012
The Writing Conference Writing Contest (poetry, narrative, or essay)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K-12
http://www.writingconference.com/contest.htm9/27/2011 11:07 AM1/8/2012 11:59 PM
201201 1/31/2012
Sons of the Republic of Texas Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Graduating Seniors
http://www.srttexas.org/#!awards-and-scholarships/vstc3=texas-history-essay-contest9/27/2011 11:12 AM1/31/2012 11:59 PM
201201 1/31/2012
Dupont Challenge Science Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7-12 (submissions open Nov 15, 2011)
http://thechallenge.dupont.com/9/27/2011 11:17 AM1/31/2012 11:59 PM
201202 2/1/2012
National Peace Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9-12; Requires school coordinator
http://www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/national-peace-essay-contest1/5/2012 2:54 PM2/1/2012 11:59 PM
201202 2/11/2012
Courage in my Community Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5-8
http://www.courageinmycommunity.com/default.html9/27/2011 12:47 PM2/11/2012 11:59 PM
201202 2/15/2012
Publish-a-Kid sponsored by Moment MagazineUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Ages 9-13; Book Reviews from a list of YA literature
http://www.momentmag.com/moment/contests/pak.html9/27/2011 12:47 PM2/15/2012 11:59 PM
201202 2/28/2012
Young Voices of America Short Story ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(K-12)
http://www.youngvoicesfoundation.org/youngvoiceshome.html1/3/2012 2:51 PM2/28/2012 11:59 PM
201202 2/15/2012
National Council of Teachers of English Promising Young Writers ProgramUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(8) School-based—Schools must designate a nominating teacher
http://www.ncte.org/awards/student/pyw1/3/2012 2:51 PM2/15/2012 11:59 PM
201202 2/15/2012
National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Awards in WritingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(11) Must be nominated by school English department
http://www.ncte.org/awards/student/aa1/3/2012 2:52 PM2/15/2012 11:59 PM
201202 2/1/2012
Cannon University 2011-2012 National High School Poetry Contest Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9-12
http://www.gannon.edu/departmental/english/poetry.asp1/4/2012 4:05 PM2/1/2012 5:00 PM
201202 2/29/2012
Second Annual High-Phi Essay Contest sponsored by the University of Virginia Department of PhilosophyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(9-12)
http://high-phi.org/essay-contest/2/8/2012 1:30 PM2/29/2012 2:00 PM
201203 3/1/2012
Texas State Historical Association Junior Historian Writing ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9-12; Must be a member of a Junior Historian Chapter (currently CRHS and MCHS have chapters)
http://www.tshaonline.org/education/students/writing-contest1/5/2012 2:55 PM3/1/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/1/2012
Texas State Historical Society Writing Awards (various categories)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K-12 
http://www.tshaonline.org/education/students/writing-awards1/5/2012 2:54 PM3/1/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/2/2012
Texas History Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4th and 7th; Local chapter deadline at least 1 month earlier than state deadline. Email Houston chapter: missimahogg@drtinfo.org
http://www.drtinfo.org/education/essay-contests9/27/2011 12:51 PM3/2/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/9/2012
Young Naturalist AwardsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7-12; Research –based science essay competition
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/9/27/2011 12:51 PM3/9/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/15/2012
Kids Are Authors Writing Contest sponsored by Scholastic Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K-8; Must be teacher sponsored. Students work in teams of 3
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/contest/kaa_about.asp9/27/2011 1:18 PM3/15/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/20/2012
Ayn Rand Anthem Essay Contest Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
8-10
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue9/27/2011 1:19 PM3/20/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/30/2012
Poetry and Short Story Contest sponsored by Wayne State College Science Fiction and Fantasy ClubUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K-12
http://wildcat.wsc.edu/clubs/willycon/gen/short_story/9/27/2011 1:20 PM3/30/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/30/2012
Listen to a Life Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Ages 8-18
http://www.legacyproject.org/contests/ltal.html9/27/2011 1:29 PM3/30/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/1/2012
Poetry Society of TexasUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(K-12) Students in any Texas school, multiple contests
http://www.poetrysocietyoftexas.org/2012_Student_Awards_Brochure.pdf1/5/2012 2:55 PM3/1/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/1/2012
Engineer Girl! Food Engineering Essay Contest 2012 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
http://www.engineergirl.org/?id=141001/5/2012 2:55 PM3/1/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/16/2012
Weekly Reader Student Publishing Contest 2012: Digital PrintUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(3-12)
http://www.weeklyreader.com/spc1/3/2012 2:54 PM3/16/2012 11:59 PM
201203 3/17/2012
City of Houston 20th Annual Public Service Recognition Week Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(12)
http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/psrwpages/essay.htm1/23/2012 2:57 PM3/17/2012 12:00 PM
201203 3/20/2012
Federal Reserve Bank, Houston Branch 2012 Essay Contest Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(11-12)
http://www.katyisd.org/students/Documents/Writing%20Contest/Federal%20Reserve%20Contest%20Information.pdf2/3/2012 10:09 AM3/20/2012 11:00 AM
201203 3/5/2012
APA TOPSS Scholars Essay CompetitionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
High school students enrolled in a psychology course
http://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/topss/essay-competition.aspx2/3/2012 10:10 AM3/5/2012 11:00 AM
201204 4/13/2012
16TH ANNUAL SIGNET CLASSICS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTESTUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9-12; Must be submitted through a teacher; 2012 topics based on Emma by Jane Austen
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html9/27/2011 1:30 PM4/13/2012 11:59 PM
201204 4/26/2012
Ayn Rand The Fountainhead Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11-12
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue9/27/2011 1:31 PM4/26/2012 11:59 PM
201204 4/15/2012
American Foreign Service Organization High School Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(9-12)
http://www.afsa.org/essay_contest.aspx1/3/2012 2:49 PM4/15/2012 11:59 PM
201204 4/15/2012
Alley Theatre Houston Young Playwrights Exchange play writing contestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(age 13-19)
http://www.alleytheatre.org/Alley/Education_Houston_Young_Playwrights_Exchange_EN.asp?SnID=196476871/3/2012 2:55 PM4/15/2012 11:59 PM
201204 4/19/2012
Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(9-12) Under 19 years of age
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2012/index.asp1/3/2012 2:55 PM4/19/2012 11:59 PM
201205 5/5/2012
Ayn Rand We, the Living Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10-12
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue9/27/2011 1:31 PM5/5/2012 11:59 PM
201206 6/1/2012
Mitali’s Fire Escape Poetry, Short Fiction, or Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
13-19 years old; One or both parents born in another country
http://www.mitaliblog.com/p/teen-fiction-and-poetry-contests.html1/5/2012 2:56 PM6/1/2012 11:59 PM
201206 6/8/2012
Mayborn National Biography Writing ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
(14-25--high school and community college students) Prize is expenses paid trip to 2012 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Biographies will be published in The Dallas Morning News.
http://journalism.unt.edu/maybornconference/student-biography-contest4/27/2012 11:28 AM6/8/2012 11:55 PM