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WordUP! Team Application

Thanks so much for your interest in helping lead WordUP!

We’re building a national student-led organization that brings mentorships, publishing, and writing competitions to students across the country, especially in underserved/Title I schools.

This short form helps us understand your strengths and interests and match you with a role that fits best.

Basic Information

Full Name

Grade (Fall 2025)

School Name

Is your school Title I status or ESL? This will not affect your application.

Yes

City + State

Email address

Phone number

About You

What's your writing experience?

I’ve been published in literary magazines

I’ve won writing competitions (Scholastic, YoungArts, etc.)

I’ve participated in writing programs (Iowa, Kenyon, Adroit, etc.)

I’m an editor/staff member at a literary magazine

I tutor or teach writing

I love writing but haven’t done any of that (yet!)

Now comes the fun part...

Picking your leadership role! Below is a document with descriptions of the roles and what they entail.

Leadership Descriptions

What are you most interested leading at Word UP?Th

Anything else we should know?

After you submit, our team will review your application and reach out with next steps.

Thank you for applying.

— The WordUP! Team