Sponsored by Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
$500–$12,500
Deadline not published
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards recognize creative teens in grades 7 through 12 across art and writing categories, with regional judging feeding into national scholarship consideration. Graduating seniors who submit a six-work portfolio are automatically considered for the Portfolio Scholarship, worth $12,500 for a Gold Medal and $2,000 for a Silver Medal, while other national awards range from $500 to $2,500.
Entry deadlines vary by region and run from December to January. Check the official site's My Region page for your specific deadline.
National YoungArts Foundation
Cash prizes from $250 to $10,000 for high school artists in classical music, dance, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing.
Journalism Education Association (JEA)
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Information last verified July 24, 2026.
$4,000 top prize and $1,200 each for up to five finalists, awarded to the nation's top high school student journalists through a state-to-national portfolio competition.