Elmhurst University is hosting the Ruth Crawford Seeger Prize for composers and songwriters. Winners will receive cash prizes, scholarships, and opportunities to study music composition or production at Elmhurst University. Submissions must be received by January 12, 2024. The opportunity is open to composers of any age who are currently enrolled in high school or have completed high school. Compositions in any style and instrumentation are welcome, including film scores. Songwriters must demonstrate creativity and competence in arrangement, production quality, and multi-layered instrumentation. There is no entrance fee. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link.