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Leonard L. Milberg '53 High School Poetry Prize
Location:
Virtual (open to juniors in the U.S. and worldwide)
Cost:
Free
Contest Date:
Typically runs from late October through November; for 2024 submissions opened October 21 and closed November 10
Application Deadlines:
November 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Eligibility:
Current 11th‑grade high school students (U.S. or international equivalent)
Hosted by Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts, this annual contest invites juniors to submit up to three poems (previously published or entered elsewhere allowed). A panel of Princeton creative writing faculty reviews entries and awards monetary prizes to top submissions. Cash awards include $1,500 for first place, $750 for second, and $500 for third, with honorable mentions also announced online
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.
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