How to Enter

1. Create your account

This is your chance to enter your best art and writing for the opportunity to win national and local recognition. Enter the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards to join a community of young artists and writers across the country!

You’ll need to create an account in our portal to enter the Scholastic Awards. Students and educators can create an account by linking to a school or educational program.

Create your account

2. Upload your work

We want to see what inspires you!

Art works must be entered as digital images. Click the button below to see our tips for sharing high-quality images of your artwork.

When deciding which works to enter, you can seek help from educators, family, and friends.

tips for documenting your work

Select the category that best represents your work.

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3. Pay for Your Entry

Entry fees are $10 per individual entry and $30 per portfolio. If the entry fee is a barrier to your participation in the Awards, simply select the “fee waiver” option when entering your work in the online portal.

The Scholastic Awards open for entries in September. Deadlines are determined by region. Curious about your region’s deadline?

find your region

Visit our online galleries to see works from past National Medalists.

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