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NSHSS Poetry Scholarship 2025

Award:

Two (2) $1,000 awards

Eligibility:

NSHSS members graduating high school in 2025, 2026, 2027, or 2028 with a minimum GPA of 3.5

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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)
Academic Resume

Application Opens: May 1, 2025

Closing Date: September 24, 2025 by 11:59PM (EST)

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