Youth Poet Application

Please note that the items uploaded MUST be in 12-point font, with 1″ margins on all sides, and formatted to fit 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper (no photocopies from publications will be accepted).

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Applicant's Information

Name*

First Last

Phone*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Current Grade Level*

High School*

Application Uploads

Biographical Sketch*

Must not exceed one page. Include any special honors, awards, publications, or other recognition.

Max. file size: 500 MB.

Work Sample*

Please provide a work sample of up to three poems, one poem per page. The work sample may be written or audio.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 500 MB.

Narrative*

Must not exceed two pages. Describe the following: why the nominee wishes to be considered, what the nominee would hope to accomplish during the one year term as the City of Rockford Youth Poet, and the theme to be explored during the year of service and ideas for any special projects related to the position.

Max. file size: 500 MB.

Youth Poet Application

Youth Poet Application