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NC State University: Annual Teen Writers' Workshop
Overview
A two-week in-person creative writing workshop for rising 9th–12th graders and recent high school graduates. Students select from courses in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, dramatic writing, and genre fiction, taught by experienced faculty in small classes of 9–14 students.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 20220 days
Sessions
Jul2 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Raleigh, NC
Cost
$500–$1,499from $376
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG
Acceptance
Application-based with writing sample; 2026 courses full and applications closed.
Application requirements
Writing sample
Required with application
Acceptance and payment
Acceptance email must be received and tuition paid to reserve place
On-campus attendance
Program is in-person; applicants must attend on NC State campus
Age/grade
Rising 9th–12th graders and recent high school graduates (ages 14–19) entering college Fall 2026
Cost & sessions
Regular registration (April 1–June 15): $376; Late registration (June 16–July 1): $400. Includes workshop instruction, t-shirt, printed anthology, and final celebration. 10% discount available for public service employees. Payment deadline: July 1. Limited need-based financial assistance available; deadline June 1.
Financial aid
Limited need-based financial assistance available. Request form required; financial assistance deadline June 1; recipients notified in June.
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