Narrative Magazine High School Writing Contest
Deadline February 4 (must be received by this date), formerly February 5. Recommended free contest gives prizes up to $500 for unpublished poems by high school students in grades 9-12 on a theme that changes annually. The theme for 2026 is 'One True Thing'. Student's English teacher must submit on behalf of entrant (one poem, 10-50 lines OR one story/essay, maximum 600 words) via sponsor's online submission system. Winners will be mentored and published in Narrative Magazine, a prestigious online journal. The schools of winners will also receive special recognition and prizes.
Source: https://www.narrativemagazine.com/narrative-for-schools/eleventh-annual-high-school-contest
Published: January 15, 2026
