Manningham Trust Student Poetry Contest 2027 — Grades 9–12

National Federation of State Poetry Societies

Open · Deadline Nov 15, 2026 · Remote

Free national poetry competition for U.S. high-school students, including public, private and homeschool students. Select the grades 9–12 senior division in Submittable and send ONE original poem between September 15 and November 15, 2026. Previously published or previously awarded poems are allowed. Format: one sheet, 12-point Times or Times New Roman, no graphics or identifying information. Each line must be at most 60 characters, counting spaces and punctuation. Sign the originality declaration; AI brainstorming, drafting and revision are prohibited. Ten prizes: $75, $50, $40, $35, $30 and five $10 honorable mentions. All winning poems appear in the student anthology, with free copies for winners and their school libraries. Awards are mailed to students; top poems will be read at the July 2027 NFSPS convention.