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<p>The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing the nation’s most talented teen artists and writers, has launched its call for entries for the 2012 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards competition, entering its 89th year, is the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for student achievement in the visual and literary arts.</p>
<p>Creative teens in grades 7-12 are invited to submit work in 28 categories of art and writing, including film and animation, video game design, sculpture, photography, fashion design, poetry, journalism, humor, dramatic script and science fiction. </p>
<p>Student submissions are first judged on the regional level by the Alliances 115 affiliates, with top winning works then presented to national panels of creative leaders to determine which receive the highest honors. </p>
<p>Fifteen graduating high school seniors will be awarded with Portfolio Gold Medals, which include a $10,000 scholarship for each winner. </p>
<p>Additional scholarships are made available to Portfolio Silver Medalists and through sponsored awards and stipends to summer arts programs. </p>
<p>The Alliance will offer more then $270,000 in direct scholarships and awards this year. </p>
<p>Teachers of award winners also receive recognition, and hundreds of high school senior award winners are eligible for nearly $4 million in scholarships through a network of more than 60 colleges and universities that recognize the significance of the Awards.</p>
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