FAQ Category: My Regional Award

Scholastic Awards Summer (SAS) scholarships are need- and merit-based tuition scholarships for 7–11 grade teens who received a Gold or Silver Key. Teens do not apply for specific summer programs; instead, they apply for a SAS Scholarship and we work with our partners to place students into a program that will work best based on… Continue reading

All recipients of Regional Awards (Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and Honorable Mentions) can download a digital certificate and official Letter of Awards through their online account. Distribution of additional materials varies depending on your region. Visit your local program’s webpage to learn more.

All 2025 regional award recipients will have been announced by January 26, 2025. Some regions announce their winners earlier, so please check with your local regional partners. To find your local regional partner, visit the My Region page.

Yes! Your Scholastic Art & Writing Award is an achievement, and many colleges will take your Award into consideration when determining admissions and scholarships. Be sure to mention it on your college application or resume.

Regional scholarship opportunities vary. Check your region’s webpage to learn about potential scholarships or award opportunities. In addition to regional scholarship opportunities, teens in grades 7-11 who receive a Gold or Silver Key may be eligible for a Scholastic Awards Summer (SAS) Scholarship to attend an art or writing program over the summer. Go to our Summer… Continue reading

Regional programs determine which works are included in their exhibitions and publications. Please contact your regional program for more information.

Gold Key works automatically advance to national judging. In New York City, renowned creative professionals review Gold Key works from across the country. Jurors select work for national recognition based on three criteria: originality, skill, and emergence of a personal vision or voice. National Awards will be announced in mid-March, at artandwriting.org.

Gold Keys advance to national judging.

Gold Key, Silver Key, Honorable Mention, American Visions Nominee, and American Voices Nominee.