Hearst Journalism Awards 2026–27 — Feature Writing Competition
Hearst Journalism Awards 2026–27 Feature Writing competition. Deadline 3 November 2026; eligibility restricted to qualifying US college journalism programs.
About This Competition
Hearst Journalism Awards 2026–27 — Feature Writing
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program runs collegiate competitions recognising student journalism. The 2026–27 Feature Writing competition is one of the programme’s writing categories. It is designed for eligible students at participating colleges and universities in the United States, rather than for unrestricted international entrants.
Deadline and location
Feature Writing deadline: 3 November 2026, according to the official 2026–27 awards calendar. Country: United States. Mode: Institution-administered submission under programme rules. Organizer: Hearst Journalism Awards Program.
Categories and eligibility
Categories: Journalism, Feature Writing, Academic Writing, Student Writing. Students should confirm their college’s participation, submission procedure, publication requirements and eligibility with their journalism department. The awards calendar also lists separate sports writing, profile writing and investigative reporting competitions with different deadlines; those are not included in this listing.
Fees and awards
The calendar source does not establish an individual entry fee or a specific prize for this category. Confirm award amounts and any institutional requirements on the organizer’s website.
How to enter
Read the official Hearst Journalism Awards guidelines and deadlines and contact the eligible college’s programme coordinator about submission.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Feature Writing deadline?
3 November 2026.
Is this open to all writers worldwide?
No. The programme has specific US college journalism eligibility and institutional entry requirements.
Does this include investigative reporting?
No. Investigative Reporting is a separate category with its own deadline.
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