Competition · Online
Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest
The Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest, sponsored by Hollins University since 1962, recognizes original poems by high school sophomore and junior girls who are U.S. citizens.
About
Winning poets receive cash prizes, publication in Hollins' Cargoes literary magazine, a renewable scholarship of up to $5,000 per year if they enroll at Hollins, and a fully funded place at the Hollinsummer creative writing program.
What you can win
First place: $350 plus publication; renewable Hollins scholarship up to $5,000/year; funded Hollinsummer program place.
Who can apply
- Grades
- Grades 10–11
- International students
- Can't apply
What it takes
- EssayNot needed
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- InterviewNot needed
- PortfolioNot needed
Details
- Format
- Online
- How competitive
- Moderate
