May 2017

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Teens Overcoming Grief with Art Receive New York Life Awards The New York Life Award is given to six creative teens whose works explore the range of emotions that come with the loss of a close loved one. In addition to the Award, the teens received scholarships of $1,000 for their art or writing. Meet the 2017 Recipients.

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Thank you, Jurors! Selecting the works that go on to receive National Medals isn't easy. That's why we call on luminaries in a diverse array of creative fields to be our jurors. We appreciate all the hard work our jurors put in during the judging process—we couldn't do it without you! Learn more about our jurors.

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Poetry + Migration In support of the Poetry Coalition, the National Student Poets curated the Scholastic Awards Tumblr for the month of March. From original to found poems, the Student Poets selected thought-provoking works based on the theme of migration. Read the poems.

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Fashion-Forward Pieces Receive Neiman Marcus Awards Through a partnership with Neiman Marcus, we're able to offer outstanding works in the Fashion and Jewelry categories additional opportunities for recognition and scholarships. Two students were recognized for their fashion-forward pieces and received $1,000 scholarships. View the works.

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Spotlight on Barton College Barton College has been an Affiliate Partner of the Scholastic Awards for almost 40 years. During that time, they've built a robust program that recognizes creative teens with award ceremonies, exhibitions, and scholarships. Learn more.