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Free MoCo student Short Story Contest submit by June 30, 2026

Free MoCo student Short Story Contest submit by June 30, 2026

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The F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival hosts an annual Short Story Contest with cash prizes. There are separate contests for adults and students. Submissions are free for students and  accepted till June 30 and results are announced in the fall.

First prize for the student contest: $500
Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place student finalists: $100

Winners are invited to read their stories at our annual Short Story Readings event in the fall. More information on our website: fitzgeraldfestival.com/enter-the-short-story-contest/

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