Scholastic Writing Awards
About
The Honors Program at Point Park University is proud to be the Pittsburgh regional affiliate of the Scholastic Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Teens in grades 7–12, age 13 years and older, are invited to enter their art or writing for the chance to win recognition, publication, exhibition, and up to $10,000 in scholarships.
At the regional level, works earn Honorable Mention, Silver Key, or Gold Key distinction. Gold Key work advances to the national level; at this level works can earn Gold, Silver with Distinction, and Silver Portfolio, and Gold and Silver Medal, as well as American Voices distinction.
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View the winners of the 2025 Scholastic Writing Awards.
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View the National Scholastic Writing Awards medalists from the Pittsburgh region.
For more information, contact Leslie Wessner, regional coordinator, at lwessner@pointpark.edu.
Learn more
- Listen to these interviews about the Scholastic Writing Awards with Leslie Wessner, regional coordinator:
- Read about the Scholastic Writing Awards here.
- For details about the Pittsburgh region awards, such as regional guidelines, deadlines, directions and announcements on the ceremony, visit our regional microsite.
For more information, contact Leslie Wessner, regional coordinator, at lwessner@pointpark.edu.