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Smith College is accepting submissions from sophomore and junior girls in New England and New York for their 18th Annual Smith College Poetry Prize. The winner receives a $500 prize from The Poetry Center in recognition of her outstanding work, and the winner and finalists are invited to share their work at a reading at Smith College. Learn more about the rules and guidelines for the contest. The deadline to submit is December 1, 2023.

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York’s Project STAR is inviting young people ages 14-17 to apply for their new Youth Advisory Board. Applicants must live and/or go to school in the Bronx, Harlem, Queens, or Brooklyn. Project STAR's Youth Advisory Board members will be responsible for providing feedback on materials, programs, and community trends, as well as co-developing plans for youth engagement in schools and community programs. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2023.

GlobalArts to Go is a multicultural arts-education, enrichment, entertainment and staff training organization serving preK-12 youth in schools, afterschool programs, summer programs and community-based organizations throughout NYC. They believe in the power of the arts from around the world to support learning, social emotional wellness, physical and creative growth. They custom-design classes, weekly residencies, assembly programs and workshops brought to your location, available 7 days a week, year-round. They have over 50 different themes and programming options from which to select, from music/drumming fun and Capoeira to hip hop, yoga, STEAM, SEL games, and theatre arts. Learn more about GlobalArts to Go on their website.

Harlem Educational Activities Fund's (HEAF) high-impact college access program provides academic enrichment, personal development, college prep, and career exposure to middle and high school students from New York City’s underserved communities. Students attending a NYC public or parochial school, achieving 70% and higher in core classes, and receiving free or reduced lunch are encouraged to apply for the 2024-2025 school year. HEAF's Open House will take place on November 1, 2023 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to give attendees an opportunity to see their program in action. Register to learn more about HEAF and their application process.

Urban Arts has opened applications for their signature School of Interactive Arts, a free afterschool program in game design and development for underrepresented and public high school students. This is the perfect opportunity for students to learn C# coding, learn arts forms, become a Unity Certified User (a certification designed for future developers who want to create their own game or apps), build a portfolio, prepare for college, and play some games too. In-person and virtual opportunities are available on weekdays or on Saturdays. The application can be accessed online, space is limited.