Concord Review + Bennington Awards or Scholastic Greetings, We are excited to announce This Month’s Essay Competition, a recurring event held each month with a new contest theme. For May, we have selected “The Concord Review” along with either the “Bennington College Young Writers Awards” or “Scholastic Art & Writing Awards” as this month’s contest/journal package. The Concord Review (https://tcr.org/) Eligibility: Open to high school students in grades 9 through 12 The Concord Review, established in March 1987, is a prestigious journal that publishes high school students' academic research on historical topics. It stands out by seeking papers with fresh perspectives and is one of the few academic journals to feature high school submissions. Students can explore any historical topic, with papers requiring a minimum of 5,000 to 7,000 words. Writing for the Concord Review offers a chance to deeply investigate a historical subject, develop research skills, and grow as a scholar. Bennington College Young Writers Awards (https://www.bennington.edu/events/young-writers-awards) Eligibility: Open to students in grades 10 through 12 Bennington College's Young Writers Awards is a competition that was founded by the renowned liberal arts institution to recognize and celebrate the creative voices of young writers across the nation. The Young Writers Awards encompass a variety of literary genres, including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, offering participants a unique opportunity to showcase their diverse and imaginative storytelling abilities. Participants in the Bennington College Young Writers Awards are tasked with submitting original and compelling pieces that demonstrate a mastery of language, a unique perspective, and a creative approach to storytelling. Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (https://www.artandwriting.org/) Eligibility: Open to writers ages 13 and up Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is a highly renowned contest that encourages teenagers across the nation to expand their creative voices. With its emphasis on originality, finesse, and authenticity, Scholastic allows young writers to explore the extent of their creativity, and express their compelling personal vision in written form. Scholastic writing categories include: Critical Essay, Dramatic Script, Journalism, Personal Essay & Memoir, Poetry, Science Fiction & Fantasy, and Short Story, among others. Program Registration deadline (J&B): Friday, May 16th, 2025 Digital Brochures: Concord Review - https://simplebooklet.com/concordreview Bennington College Young Writers Awards - https://simplebooklet.com/bennington Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - https://simplebooklet.com/2024scholastic YouTube: Concord Review - https://youtu.be/XdjBySKjpSM?si=jRw5Ou_YwEH1qkWm Bennington College Young Writers Awards - https://youtu.be/-mTJ9yjanAQ?si=hYwb777kNw1xnAEg Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - https://youtu.be/1g5R_yIS2W4?si=5pSeLddVW8Eirz3B If you decide to participate in This Month’s Essay Competition package, we are pleased to offer a 10% discounted rate for new clients and 15% discounted rate for existing clients. For this promotion, we are unable to adjust the program registration deadline, essay deadline, or consulting timeline. However, meeting dates and times can be scheduled based on your availability. If you are interested in participating in J&B’s monthly essay contest promotion or want to learn more, please reach out to us here:Email - pct@jbessay.comText (US/Canada) - 703-278-2773Kakaotalk - https://pf.kakao.com/_Fxcgpj Thank you!
