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��鴫ý Poetry Scholarship 2026

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Two (2) $2,000 awards

Eligibility:

��鴫ý members graduating from high school in 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029

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Scholarship Details:

Students may submit their original poetry in any style, from formal verse to free verse to experimental. The poem should be formatted as you wish it to appear in publication.

Application Requirements:

Educator recommendation letter
Upload a copy of your work
A brief artist statement (no more than 200 words) explaining the reasoning behind your piece, along with a short author bio.
Color headshot suitable for website posting
Current Transcript (can be official or unofficial)
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Application Opens: May 6, 2026

Closing Date: September 24, 2026 by 11:59PM (EST)

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