The Fresno County Public Library Poetry Contest is dedicated to the poet named Lou Standifer. Fresno County Public Library hopes that his strong voice, his strong writing, and his strong story will inspire all. The deadline for the 22 Annual Poetry Contest is extended to May 21, 2021. This contest is a celebration of the 22Â anniversary of a local tradition and happens from April 1 to May 21. The poems are judged by talented local professionals, and during these COVID-19 concerns, entries and the announcement of winners will be entirely online. There will not be any in-person awards ceremony. The winning poems are announced on June 18, 2021. There are four categories as follows: 3rd-6th Grade, 7th-8th Grade, 9th-12th Grade, and Adult (18 and up). Three winners in each category will receive a gift card, which is generously donated by the Friends of the Fresno County Public Library. The first place receives $100, the second place receives $50, and the third-place receives $25.
The poetry contest is one of the well-participated creative contests where anyone can participate to improve their language and writing skills. Moreover, poems are recyclable, and if you do not win a contest, you could submit the same poems in the next contest. Also, the monetary prizes won in these contests can be invested back in yourself to improve poetry writing.
Fresno County Public Library is located in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley and provides collections and services through its Central Resource Library and thirty-four branches. This library is part of the San Joaquin Valley Library System (SJVLS), a cooperative network of 10 public library jurisdictions in the counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and Tulare. FCPL’s mission is to transform lives and strengthens communities by providing opportunities to connect, grow and be inspired.
Brief Description
Refer to the below table for more details of the scholarship:
| Organization | Fresno County Public Library |
| Educational Level | Grades 3 to 12 |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 3 |
| City | Fresno |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | May 21, 2021 |
| Application Fees | N/A |
| Requirement | Poems in English or Spanish |
Who May Be Eligible
- 3rd-6th Grade, 7th-8th Grade, 9th-12th Grade, Adult (18 and up) and up Fresno County residents.
- Poems by non-Fresno County residents will be posted on the blog but they are not eligible for the contest.
- Poems can be submitted in Spanish or English.
How to Apply
To participate, the applicants must complete and submit an online application form through the given link.
Supporting Documents
- Poems in English or Spanish
Benefits
The winning poems will be announced on June 18, 2021. There are four categories as follows: 3rd-6th Grade, 7th-8th Grade, 9th-12th Grade, and Adult (18 and up). Three winners in each category will receive a gift card, which is generously donated by the Friends of the Fresno County Public Library. The first place receives $100, the second place receives $50, and the third-place receives $25.
Application Deadline
The contest ends on May 21, 2021, and winners will be announced online on June 18, 2021.
