Santa Clara County
Youth Poet Laureate
Program
The Santa Clara County Youth Poet Laureate program is youth-centered program to celebrate literacy and self-literacy through poetry and connect young writers to opportunities for performances and community collaborations.
Each year, we will accept applications from talented Santa Clara County writers (ages 13-18) to join a community of young poets. The Laureate earns an educational scholarship. The Laureate will, and all the Finalists are invited to, serve as ambassadors for literacy, arts and youth expression with ongoing opportunities for performances, projects, and peer support.
Every applicant will be invited to stay in connection with the SCC Youth Poet Laureate community.
Calling all performers! Poetry, hip hop, and musical theater artists! We are looking for the county's next Youth Poet Laureate!
To submit your application, click here.
Having trouble accessing the application form? Please email your packet as a single document (DOC, DOCX, or PDF) to:
sccyouthpoetlaureate@gmail.com
Deadline to submit:
May 31st, 11:59p.m. (PDT)
Prepare these materials as you submit your application:
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General application: include your name, address, age, phone number, your guardian's name and phone number, and the name of the school you attend
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Artist Statement/Biography about who you are
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Photo for promotional purposes
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Three (3) of your poems totaling no more than ten (10) pages. (You can also upload a document with links to online videos
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In 250 words, tell us who you are and what poetry means to you.
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In 250 words, tell us how you would pay it forward to fellow youth poets.
Have any questions? Email us!
