Works cannot be entered as a group collaboration. Only one student will be officially attached to a specific entry; however, you may add collaborator information, such as names, to the Work Sources fields during the work upload process. This includes works in the Film & Animation category. Please use your best judgment when determining which teen involved in… Continue reading
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make changes to my work after the entry deadline has passed?
No, teens and educators cannot edit works online after the entry deadline.
What should I do if I can’t afford the entry fee?
If the entry fee is a barrier to your participation in the Awards, we will waive the entry fee. In your account, go to the payment page and check the box indicating you qualify for a fee waiver. The option to certify your fee waiver will appear. Review the information and then click the button… Continue reading
Can I make changes to my profile after the entry deadline has passed?
If you have updates to your profile, including name or address changes, please make those as soon as possible. Changes made to your profile after the entry deadline may not be reflected in awards you may win this year, but the sooner you make the changes, the more likely it is that we will be… Continue reading
I created my work at a program outside of school. Should I enter the school I attend or the program where my work was created?
Teens are required to create an account linking their day school and will be able to add one or more out-of-school programs as an Other Educational Program (OEP) when entering works. The Awards are not in a position to determine what constitutes an OEP because many of the educational spaces in which teens are creating… Continue reading
Is there a specific theme a work must address?
There are no pre-defined prompts. Some scholarships are presented to teens whose work fits a particular theme.
I have an account, but can’t remember my email or password. What do I do?
If you forget your password, click on the “Forgot Password” link on the login page. The account login is always an email address. If your primary email address does not allow you to retrieve your password, please contact us for assistance.
Can international students apply?
Only teens residing in the United States, U.S. territories or military bases, or Canada may enter the Awards. Boarding Schools: Teens attending a boarding school located in the United States, U.S. territories or military bases, or Canada will be automatically assigned to a regional program based on the location of their school. Virtual Schools: Teens… Continue reading
My school isn’t on the list. What do I do?
Please contact us to request to have your school added to our system. Our team will review your request, which will take around 3-5 business days to complete. During peak times, it may take longer to process your school request. You will receive an email when your request has been accepted.
How do I know which region I’m in? Where do I enter my work?
You will be automatically assigned to a regional program when you create your account at portal.artandwriting.org based on your school’s zip code. You may have a different regional program for art entries than for writing entries. To find your region, visit the My Region page. For more guidance on creating your account, finding your region, and entering works,… Continue reading