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Creative Positive Change

Opportunities that support emerging artists, writers, and scholars through intentional creative competition.

Liberal Arts and Music Grant Contest

Grants for college students pursuing liberal arts or music, supporting creativity, innovation, and academic excellence.

Entry Fee$50
Contest OpensNovember 1
Submission DeadlineMarch 30
Winners AnnouncedMay 1

Eligibility

  • Current college students enrolled in a liberal arts or music degree program
  • Participants must be at least 18 years old

Submission Requirements

  • One original project: essay or paper (max 2,000 words), musical composition (audio or video), or artistic project
  • Personal statement (max 500 words) explaining goals and how the grant will support your education
  • Include full name, college or university, major, and contact information

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity and originality
  • Relevance to liberal arts and music
  • Quality of work and presentation
  • Impact and contribution to the field

Rules

  • All submissions must be original work; plagiarism results in disqualification with no refund
  • Multiple entries allowed, each requires a separate $50 fee
  • Participants retain ownership but grant permission for promotional use
  • Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified

Prizes

  • 1st Place: $2,500 grant
  • 2nd Place: $500 grant

Questions: gnectarpublishingllc@gmail.com

Beyond the Veil Poetry Contest

A poetry contest exploring mystery, spirituality, the unseen, and hidden realities through original work.

Entry Fee$25
Contest OpensJune 1
Submission DeadlineOctober 1
Winners AnnouncedBlack Friday

Eligibility

  • Open to poets of all ages and backgrounds
  • Poems must be original and unpublished

Submission Requirements

  • One original poem, no longer than 40 lines
  • Must reflect the theme Beyond the Veil
  • Author bio (max 100 words) explaining your connection to the theme

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity and originality
  • Theme relevance
  • Language and craftsmanship
  • Emotional impact

Rules

  • All poems must be original; plagiarism results in disqualification with no refund
  • Multiple entries allowed, each requires a separate $25 fee
  • Participants retain ownership but grant permission to publish winning entries for promotion
  • Entries not meeting requirements may be disqualified

Prizes

  • 1st Place: $1,000 cash prize and publication
  • 2nd Place: $500 cash prize and publication
  • 3rd Place: $250 cash prize and publication

Questions: gnectarpublishingllc@gmail.com