Polar Expressions runs annual short story and poetry contests for Canadian students who are citizens and residents, from kindergarten to grade 12. Poems should be up to 32 lines and stories up to 450 words, on any topic.
Value: First prizes of CAD60-100 for students of various grades, as well as second and third prizes; additional cash prizes for schools
Deadlines: 21 November 2025 for both, short stories and for poetry
Open for: Canadian students
Details here.
 

Deadline: November 21st, 2025