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The Virtual Poetry Slam Contest offers a unique opportunity for creative students to earn money for college. All students are eligible to enter the contest, but it’s specifically geared towards artists, poets and activists of all types who wish to create a performance poetry piece focused on a specific issue (changes each year.)

While submissions are closed for the remainder of this year, please keep checking their website for when applications reopen.

There are several eligibility rules and requirements students must meet in order to enter the Virtual Poetry Slam.

First and foremost, videos must be submitted in digital video format and the file size should be no larger than 8 megs.

Please also include a text version of your poem when submitting your video.

Additionally, submission need to be in English (or with English subtitles) and be the complete, original work by the applicant. No copyright infringements will be tolerated.

Submissions with excessive language or offensive sexual innuendo will be disqualified. Winners must also allow non-commercial use of their video without prior notice in whichever way VirtualPoetrySlam.com chooses.

All applicants who submit a performance poetry piece to the Virtual Poetry Slam Contest are eligible to win one of three cash awards. The top three scores based on the judging panel’s decision will win.

Prizes amount to $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place. Submissions will be scored out of a potential maximum score of 100.

Points are awarded based on three factors, including the applicant’s ability to adhere to the theme; the quality of the performance and the content of the performance piece.

Submissions are closed for the moment, but when the website reinstates their call for submissions you can submit your piece via their online system.

For more information about the Virtual Poetry Slam Contest, and details on upcoming deadlines and themes, please visit their official website.