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The University of Iowa
Enrolled in high school, with a 3.0 GPA or equivalent
iyws.program.uiowa.eduHow to Apply: Online Courses | Iowa Young Writers' Studio - The University of Iowa
“will be accepted via Submittable, an online submissions manager, from September 15th to October 31st, 2026.”
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Bennington College
Grades 9 to 12
bennington.eduBennington Young Writers Awards | Bennington College
“Submissions are accepted beginning September 1 at 9:00 AM ET through November 1 at 11:59 PM ET.”
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From the Top
Ages 8 to 18, not yet in college
fromthetop.orgThe Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award - From the Top
“High school seniors graduating in 2027 must apply by November 9, 2026 in order to be considered.”
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Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Open to students in the US and Canada; grades 7 to 12, age 13 or older
artandwriting.orgScholastic Art & Writing Awards - Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
“December 1, 2026: The first regional entry deadline.”
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Interlochen Center for the Arts
Grades 9 to 12 for high school programs (younger divisions also exist)
interlochen.orgHow to Apply | Interlochen Arts Camp | Summer Arts Camp
“Priority Application Deadline: Jan. 15”
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Boston University College of Fine Arts
Ages 14 to 20 (Young Artists Programs: ages 14 to 19, not yet in college)
bu.eduApply & Audition | College of Fine Arts
“January 19, 2027”
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The University of Iowa
Grades 10 to 12
iyws.program.uiowa.eduHow to Apply: Summer Residential Program | Iowa Young Writers' Studio - The University of Iowa
“stop accepting application materials at 11:59 PM (US Central Standard Time) Sunday, February 7, 2027”
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Carnegie Mellon University
Rising juniors and seniors, age 16 by June 26, 2027
cmu.eduAdmission - Pre-College Programs - Carnegie Mellon University
“The deadline for applying using this process is March 1, 2027.”
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Carnegie Mellon University
Current sophomores and juniors, at least 16 years old by June 26, 2027
cmu.eduArchitecture - Pre-College Programs - Carnegie Mellon University
“March 1, 2027”
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Bow Seat Creative Action for Conservation
Ages 11 to 18, enrolled in middle or high school (Senior Division is ages 15 to 18)
bowseat.orgRules & Eligibility | Bow Seat Creative Action for Conservation
“All submissions must be received by June 7, 2027, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET)”
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