Bennington College Young Writers Award 2025-2026 (With up to $2,000 Prize)

The Bennington College Young Writers Award 2025–2026 is now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.

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About Bennington College Young Writers Award

Opportunity Details

  • Date Published: October 22, 2025
  • Application Deadline: November 01, 2025
  • Category: Contest
  • Oppotunity Locations: United States

Bennington College has given many of our nation’s foremost writers their start. They include twelve Pulitzer Prize winners, three U.S. poet laureates, four MacArthur Geniuses, and authors of countless New York Times bestsellers. 

In celebration of this legacy, Bennington hosts the Young Writers Awards to honor outstanding writing achievement at the high school level. This annual event represents one of the most prestigious high school writing competitions in the country. High school students worldwide are invited to enter.

Benefits of Bennington College Young Writers Award

  • Cash Prizes:

    • 1st place: $2,000

    • 2nd place: $1,000

    • 3rd place: $500

    • Distinguished Writer: $250

  • Scholarships for Bennington College:

    • Winners: Full-tuition (~$60,000/year)

    • Distinguished Writers: Half-tuition (~$30,000/year)

    • Finalists: $25,000/year

Bennington College Young Writers Award Requirements

  • Grade Level: Must be a student in grades 9–12

  • Nationality: Open to international students—any country can apply

  • Entry Limit: Only one entry per student per year

  • Categories: Choose one of the following:

    • Fiction (short story or excerpt, max 1500 words)

    • Nonfiction (personal or academic essay, max 1500 words)

    • Poetry (1–3 poems, combined max 1500 words)

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

01 November, 2025

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