The deadline for submissions to the Crane-inspired Creative Arts Scholarship Contest, sponsored by Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition (CCCC), is Feb. 16.

CCCC invites all high school seniors in Routt and Moffat counties to submit an original piece of written or visual art inspired by the Rocky Mountain population of Greater Sandhill Cranes to the CCCC Crane-inspired Creative Arts Scholarship Contest.

The 2024 contest offers two categories. The first category focuses on written arts, such as a nonfiction essay or a fictional story of 750-1500 words, or a group of three poems. The second category centers around visual arts, such as a painting, sketch, photograph or digital art.

The first-place winner in each category will receive a $1500 scholarship. An honorable mention winner from either of the categories will receive a $1000 scholarship.

The scholarship awards are contingent on the winner’s acceptance into a continuing education institution.

Submitted work must be original and accurately reflect the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the Rocky Mountain Greater Sandhill Cranes.

For additional contest information, visit coloradocranes.org/creative-arts-scholarship-contest.