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New York Times Student Editorial Contest (Open Letters)
Run by The New York Times
Deadline: 8 April 2026
OnlineOnline (global)One-off submissionFreeHighly selectiveLow effort
About this opportunity
humanities, competition, The New York Times runs an annual student editorial contest inviting students aged 13–19 worldwide to submit 500-word opinion letters on any topic. Winning and runner-up entries are published on the NYT website. The contest judges entries on clarity of argument, originality of viewpoint, and quality of writing — providing a prestigious portfolio piece.
Who can apply
Students aged 13–19 worldwide including Singapore; 500-word opinion letter in English
What you get
Portfolio pieceNetwork
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by The New York Times. More on their website.
Who can apply?+
Students aged 13–19 worldwide including Singapore; 500-word opinion letter in English
When's the deadline?+
Applications close on 8 April 2026.
Is it paid?+
Free to apply. No participant fees.
What will I walk away with?+
You can expect portfolio piece and network.
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