Entry Deadline, NH High School Student “New Writers” Contest!

Today, April 1, 2024, is the last day to submit your materials for the MCC “New Writers” Contest 2024!

This annual writing contest is open to all New Hampshire high school students.

Categories and guidelines for submissions include:

• POETRY: No more than 4 poems per applicant | No length limit
• FICTION: No more than 2 stories per applicant | 7 pages or less
• NONFICTION / CREATIVE NONFICTION: No more than 2 essays per applicant | 7 pages or less

Prizes will be awarded in each category. Contest winners will be: 

• Recognized at the MCC Celebration of Writers event in April 2024
• Awarded a scholarship for a course at Manchester Community College

To Submit:

Entrees should be sent as a Word document, using the guidelines listed above

• Email your entrees to Colleen Jennings (cjennings@ccsnh.edu).

For questions about the contest and how to submit your materials, or more about the MCC English or Humanities programs, contact Colleen Jennings, MCC English & Humanities Chair.