The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards date back to 1923. Over the years, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards have grown to become the longest-running, most prestigious program for creative teens in the United States, and the nation’s largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.
A noteworthy roster of past winners includes Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford, Joyce Carol Oates, Stephen King, and John Updike.