The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards honor 7-12 grade students' individual works in each of 16 art and eight writing categories. Achieving students receive Pinnacle, Gold, or Silver Awards. High school seniors may also submit a body of art or writing for Portfolio Awards. In June, national award recipients are honored at a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and the Corcoran Gallery features the winning art. Scholastic annually bestows nearly $250,000 in cash awards on the national and regional levels. In addition, seniors who submit portfolios compete for scholarships from more than 40 institutions and organizations totaling $1.5 million. Deadlines vary depending on regions (Deadlines vary).
To check it out for yourself, contact: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012; (212) 343-6493 e- mail A&WGeneralInfo@Scholastic.com www.scholastic.com/artandwriting.