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Ray Bradbury Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy

About this award

Sponsored by the Ray Bradbury Foundation, the Ray Bradbury Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy offers $ 1, 000 scholarships for up to six students who use science fiction and fantasy themes in their writing. All students in the U.S. in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) can participate.

What is Science Fiction & Fantasy?

Science Fiction & Fantasy uses supernatural, magical, futuristic, scientific, and technological themes as a key element of the writing. Popular examples of science fiction and fantasy include Ray Bradbury's classic Fahrenheit 451, as well as more modern fiction series like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games.

Your voice can imagine alternative worlds or the future of our planet, and in turn, teach us about the present. Even if you are new to writing science fiction and fantasy, this award is for you!

How do I apply?

Enter your work to any category in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. When selecting the category of your work, choose "Ray Bradbury Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy". You will be required to include a personal statement on your work.

What should I write for the personal statement?

Your personal statement should be 50 words or more and answer the following questions:

Why do you think your work falls into the category of science fiction and fantasy?

Why are you specifically interested in using science fiction and fantasy themes, compared to more realistic ones?

    Submissions

Submissions open on September 1, 2021 and the deadline is December 1, 2021. Do not base characters or plots on already published works(books, movies, comics, etc.). Works that are novel-length should be submitted to the Novel category.

21. What can we infer about the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards?

A. It is a TV program for artists and writers.

B. It is an activity that students can participate in.

C. It is a website containing various award categories.

D. It is a school where students are trained for competitions.

22. What should be included in the personal statement?

A. Why you are interested in science.

B. Why you like science fiction and fantasy.

C. Why you want to be a science fiction writer.

D. Why your work is right for this award category.

23. Which of the following is what you are required to do?

A. Submit your work by December 1.           B. Complete your work on September 1.

C. Complete your work with over 50 words.      D. Submit your work to the Novel category.