The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards singles out more than 1,000 creative students annually with cash awards, scholarships, certificates, plus publishing opportunities. Started by Scholastic, Inc. and administered by the Alliance for Yong Artists & Writers, Inc., the national competition takes place in Washington, D.C., each June. Students in Grades 7-12 submit work in 16 visual art categories and 10 writing categories. See Web site for the categories, rules, all entry forms and details.

Contact: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers (212) 343-6893; email: A&Wgeneralinfo@scholastic.com