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Cancer Pathways | Cancer Unwrapped - Teen Writing Contest


This National Teen Writing Contest is open to high school students across America.

For the past 18 years, Cancer Unwrapped has given 20 students $1,000 in cash prizes for sharing their stories. Each year we receive honest, heartfelt, and unique stories from teens recounting their impact with cancer, either through their own battle or through a loved one's.

Since 2006, we have received over 8,100 submissions and awarded over $300,000 in cash prizes.

Contest Details:

  • Open to all students in grades 9-12

  • Entries must be in the form of an essay only and must not exceed 1,500 words

  • Contest Opens: November 13, 2023

  • Contest Closes: March 1, 2024

View more information, read winning essay examples, and submit your essay via QR Code (See Flyer for QR code).

Questions? Email: Paige@CancerPathways.org