Poetry Society of America Student Poetry Award A project of Poetry Society of America (see other related projects). We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Endowed under the wills of Louise Louis Whitbread and Ruth M. Bourne, this prize is awarded for the best unpublished poem by a student in grades 9 through 12 from the United States. Teachers or administrators may submit an unlimited number of their students' poems. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $5 to $20 (below average to average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to US students in grades 9 through 12. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026 12:00 AM EDT (in 13 days) through 15 December 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unlimited number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $250.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @psaliterary Support this Publisher: Become a Member Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Poetry Society of America Student Poetry Award Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAlice Fay Di Castagnola Award Charges fees for all submissionsCecil Hemley Memorial Award Charges fees for all submissionsGeorge Bogin Memorial Award Charges fees for all submissionsLucille Medwick Memorial Award Charges fees for all submissionsLyric Poetry Award Charges fees for all submissionsPSA Chapbook Fellowship Charges fees for all submissionsPSA New York Chapbook Fellowships CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsPSA Storefront Poems Charges fees for all submissionsPSA Summer Fellowships DNQRobert H. Winner Memorial Award Charges fees for all submissionsThe Writer Magazine / Emily Dickinson Award Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 11 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only