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Time to complete
Regular:
30-60 min
With Mos:
10-20min
Requirements
Regular:
Essay
With Mos:
Pre-written
Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Award
Essay required
Local
Contest
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!
What you'll need
Essay
Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.
FAQ
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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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