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Bennington Young Writers Awards
Submit original writing through Bennington’s Young Creators Awards for panel-selected recognition.
Who it’s for: Students in grades 9–12 worldwide
Your first step
Choose one writing category, secure a teacher or mentor sponsor, and follow your grade’s entry route.
Open official guideThe route
Entry preparation
Prepare an eligible original work and obtain sponsor approval.
Grade-specific submission
Grades 9–11 use the entry form; grade 12 follows the required Bennington application route.
Panel review
Reviewers narrow submissions to finalists and award recipients.
Before you commit: Grade 12 entrants must first apply to Bennington; AI use is prohibited in the writing process, and scholarships depend on enrollment.
Sources and review · 2026-10-20
Organizer: Bennington College. Causey’s summary is a starting point; the organizer decides eligibility, selection and current availability.