These scholarships are for students in grades 7-12, who are enrolled in a public, private, parochial, home school, or after-school program in the United States, Canada, or an American school abroad. Applicants must submit original art or writing pieces. Students who advance to the national level will be considered for scholarships. Deadlines vary depending on region but are usually in mid-December – see website for more details.

http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/how-to-enter/