For current InGenius Prep students only.
the golden quill literary prize
A creative writing competition that invites middle and high school students to showcase their appreciation for literature and share original work.
use your voice and unlock your potential
The Golden Quill Literary Prize is a new and exclusive writing competition for InGenius Prep students in grades 7 to 12. Our goal is to stimulate creative writing while recognizing and celebrating our students' exceptional abilities. This competition offers young writers the opportunity to become more confident in their self-expression, develop their voice, and enhance their college applications.
Students are welcome to submit any genre of fiction or nonfiction writing, as long as they align with the prompts given for their grade categories. Also, we encourage participants to explore their creativity across all styles and forms of storytelling.
This competition is currently closed. The next run will happen in Spring 2026 with a submission deadline in late March 2026.
prizes and recognition
Gold Award
Silver Award
Silver Award
Award certificate
$200 Amazon gift card
Publication in the Legacy Gazette - Special Issue
Special recognition during
the Virtual Student Club Fair
Silver Award
Silver Award
Silver Award
Award certificate
$100 Amazon gift card
Publication in the Legacy Gazette - Special Issue
Recognition during
the Virtual Student Club Fair
Bronze Award
Silver Award
Bronze Award
Award Certificate
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Publication in the Legacy Gazette - Special Issue
Recognition during
the Virtual Student Club Fair
fall 2025 run - winners!
Grade 7 to Grade 8 Category
Grade 9 to Grade 12 Category
Grade 9 to Grade 12 Category
GOLD AWARD: Dongjhu Huang
SILVER AWARD: Melody Cai
BRONZE AWARD: Zerui Yan
Grade 9 to Grade 12 Category
Grade 9 to Grade 12 Category
Grade 9 to Grade 12 Category
GOLD AWARD: Caitlin Liao
GOLD AWARD: Yixia Fan
GOLD AWARD: Rupert Lian
GOLD AWARD: Yuriy Rogachev
SILVER AWARD: Emily Yang
BRONZE AWARD: Cracia Chen
Become a Golden Quill Student Judge
Applications are currently closed. Please check back in 2026.