National High School Poetry Contest
- Mar 24
- 1 min read
Cost: Free
Description: The National High School Poetry Contest, organized by the Live Poets Society of New Jersey, invites U.S. high school students to submit original, unpublished poems of 20 lines or fewer. Participants can enter one poem every 90 days, with submissions accepted throughout the academic year. The contest offers publication opportunities and scholarship prizes.
Dates: Rolling submissions; eligibility continues until June 30 of senior year
Grade Levels: 9–12
Skill Level: Beginner
Location Requirements: USA only
Additional Info:S cholarship prizes range from $100 to $500. Selected poems are published in the annual anthology Just Poetry!!!, providing national recognition opportunities.
