John Estey Student Writing Competition

American Writers Museum

amount

Up to $2,000

awards available

Unspecified

deadline

May 23, 2025 Add to Calendar

Description

The John Estey Student Writing Competition is open to elementary, middle and high school students. To be considered for this award, please fill out the intent to participate form and submit a 1,000 - word essay discussing the prompt quote, "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”—Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness. Submissions are accepted via a submission link that is provided to teachers ONLY. Please make sure that you provide a valid teacher contact.