
Competition · Hybrid
River of Words Poetry and Art Contest
River of Words, administered by Saint Mary's College of California's Center for Environmental Literacy since 1995, is a free international youth poetry and art contest inviting students ages 5-19 to explore their local watersheds through creative work.
About
Entrants may submit up to five poems and five artworks; winners are chosen across four age categories with Grand Prize, Runner-Up, and specialty awards including an International Prize.
What you can win
Grand Prize, Runner-Up, and Second Runner-Up in poetry and art per age category; International Prize; roughly 50 finalists published per category.
Who can apply
- International students
- Can apply
Students in Georgia or Arizona, U.S.A., must submit through their state's contest entry form, which automatically enters them into the International ROW Contest.
What it takes
- PortfolioNeeded
- EssayNot needed
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- InterviewNot needed
Details
- Format
- Hybrid
- How competitive
- Open











