Deadline: 2 April 2025
The NLNG is seeking applications for its Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism to deepen interpretations, outlook and the craft of creative writing.
It also places emphasis on a particular milieu, be it literary, historical or imaginary. Therefore literary criticism must be supported and encouraged for robust development and growth of creative writing.
For the purposes of this prize, Nigerian literature is defined as literature on Nigeria and the Nigerian experience and not literature written by a Nigerian. Special consideration is, however, given to critical essays on the works of the new generation of Nigerian writers.
Prize Information
- The Nigerian Prize for Literary Criticism currently has a cash value of $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Since the aim of the Prize is to promote Nigerian literature, it is open to literary critics from all over the world critiquing Nigerian literature.
Application Requirements
- All applicants must submit three (3) literary criticism works on Prose Fiction for the prize.
- No work published before 2021 will be accepted.
- The prize will be awarded for no other reason than excellence.
For more information, visit NLNG.
