Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

The 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards will open for entries on October 1, 2025. Information and deadlines on regional pages may still reflect the previous year's cycle at this time.

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Best-in-Grade Award

About This Scholarship

Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Best-in-Grade Award recognizes 24 works at the national level (two art and two writing per grade, grades 7-12) with $500 scholarships. The Awards provide teens with encouragement and financial incentives to continue nurturing their creativity, strengthen their future college applications through this recognition, and continue to be arts advocates among their peers and to their communities.

How Do I Apply?

Enter your work into any category in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. All regionally awarded Gold Key works will be considered for the Best-in-Grade Award during national judging.

Deadlines vary by region and can be as early as December 1. Go to My Region to find your deadlines.

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