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West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals

DeadlineOpening soon
LocationCharleston, WV
EligibilityGrades 9-12
CostAward: see listing

Summarized from West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (West Virginia Commission on the Arts)'s official page. Nichable isn't affiliated with this program; confirm details on the official page before applying. How we verify listings

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Key details

Deadline
Rolling / no deadline
Status
Opening soon
Grade levels
Grades 9-12
Location
Charleston, WV · More in Charleston & Huntington, WV
How to apply
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About

West Virginia's round of the national poetry recitation contest: students who win classroom and school contests advance to the state finals at the Culture Center's state theater in Charleston. The state champion wins $200 and a trip to the national finals in Washington, D.C., and the champion's school gets $500 for poetry books.

Who can apply

Students in grades 9–12.

Subjects

PoetryPublic speakingLiterature

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