Random House Inc. Creative Writing Competition
Verified August 14, 2026
- Amount
- $10,000
- Deadline
- February 5, 2027 176 days left
- Essay
- Required
- Min GPA
- None
Random House Inc. Creative Writing Competition is a $10,000 scholarship for students in New York. Full eligibility requirements are listed below.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be seniors in a New York City Public High School who are 21 years old or younger and must not have family members employed by Bertelsmann or its subsidiaries. Students must submit a literary composition. Possible formats include poetry/spoken word, fiction/drama or personal essay/memoir. College essays, book reports, myths and legends will not be accepted. Foreign language submissions are not allowed, and all work must not have been previously published or awarded.
How to Apply
Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the February 5, 2027 deadline.
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