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The Kenyon Review

Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers

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About the Program

The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers is an annual free poetry contest run by The Kenyon Review, one of America's most prestigious literary journals. It is open exclusively to high school sophomores and juniors (grades 10–11) from anywhere in the world.

Students submit a single unpublished poem via Submittable during the month of November. The winning poet receives publication in The Kenyon Review and a full scholarship to attend a Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop (online or winter session). Runners-up are also considered for publication in the journal. Winners are announced in March.

There is no entry fee and no length requirement for the poem, though only one poem may be submitted per student. Check kenyonreview.org each fall for the submission portal.

Eligibility

Open to high school sophomores and juniors (grades 10–11) worldwide. Submit one unpublished poem; no simultaneous submissions. No entry fee. Submissions accepted in PDF, Word, RTF, or plain text formats via Submittable.

Eligible Countries

All countries

How to Apply

Submit one unpublished poem via Submittable at kenyonreview.org during November (submissions open November 1 and close November 30 at 11:59 PM ET). Winners are notified in March. No entry fee.