The Pulitzer Center Fighting Words Poetry Contest invites K-12 students and young adults ages 18-24 around the world to write original poetry in response to a current event or global issue. The contest is run annually by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and emphasizes media literacy, civic engagement, and creative expression.
Prizes:
- 1st place: $300 + publication on the Pulitzer Center website
- 2nd place: $200 + publication
- 3rd place: $100 + publication
- Finalists: $75 + publication
Free workshops: The Pulitzer Center offers free live workshops in English and Spanish for large groups of K-12 students (50+ students) in the weeks leading up to the deadline.
The contest opens in spring each year, with submissions typically due in early May.