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Essay

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Pre-written

Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Award

Illinois Humanities

Overview

The contest is open to young people through 12th grade across the state of Illinois. Participating students can be affiliated with any school (public, private, home, etc) or other institution. If you are interested, apply now by submitting a poem that you wrote!

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Status

Open for applications

Deadline

🗓 May 1, 2025

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Essay

Write an essay to apply.

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To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!

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