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2026 The HS Virtual Challenge Meets - Meet #1 (10/5 - 11/7) Writing Invitational

Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Online

UIL invitational writing competition

Listed by UIL Writing Invitationals

Listed by UIL

Local / open· NonfictionFee not listed

2026 Best of Texas Contest Round 1 Writing Invitational

Sun–Tue, Nov 1–10, 2026

Online

UIL invitational writing competition

Listed by UIL Writing Invitationals

Listed by UIL

Local / open· NonfictionFee not listed

2026 The HS Virtual Challenge Meets - Meet #2 (11/9 - 12/12) Writing Invitational

Mon, Nov 9, 2026 – Sat, Dec 12, 2026

Online

UIL invitational writing competition

Listed by UIL Writing Invitationals

Listed by UIL

Local / open· Essay · NonfictionFee not listed

2026 Veterans Memorial High School Writing Invitational

Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Veterans Memorial High School · Mission, TX

UIL invitational writing competition

Listed by UIL Writing Invitationals

Listed by UIL

Local / open· Essay · NonfictionFee not listed

2026 Mabank High School Writing Invitational

Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Mabank High School · Mabank, TX

UIL invitational writing competition

Listed by UIL Writing Invitationals

Listed by UIL

Local / open· NonfictionFee not listed

2026 Odem High School Writing Invitational

Sat, Dec 12, 2026

Odem High School · Odem, TX

UIL invitational writing competition

Listed by UIL Writing Invitationals

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UIL Writing Invitationals ↗
Official dated invitationals with explicitly named writing or journalism competitions.
AFSA National High School Essay Contest ↗
The official year-specific cycle is retained under Timing: All. Its March 1, 2026 deadline is not presented as an upcoming event or open application.
Bennington Young Writers Awards ↗
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