Deadline: 31 October 2024 The Society of Authors is pleased to announce its Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize, awarded to a UK or Irish writer, or a writer currently resident in those countries, for a novel focusing on the experience of travel away from home. Prize Information The winner will … [Read more...] about Open Call for Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize (UK and Ireland)
Nominations open for Eric Gregory Awards (UK)
Deadline: 31 October 2024 The Society of Authors is requesting applications for its Eric Gregory Awards for a collection by poets under the age of 30. Benefits Winners of the Eric Gregory Awards are invited to a free solo week residency at Thomas Cottage. The house is generously … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Eric Gregory Awards (UK)
Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry
Deadline: 1 December 2024 Applications are now open for the Sillerman First Book Prize which is awarded annually to an African poet who has not yet published a collection of poetry. Prize Information The winner receives USD $1000 and book publication through the University of Nebraska … [Read more...] about Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry
Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize
Deadline: 10 November 2024 Applications are now open for the Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize to recognize outstanding work by student writers in the 11th grade in the U.S. or abroad. Prize Information First Prize: $1,500 Second Prize: $750 Third Prize: … [Read more...] about Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize
Call for Nominations: Young Writers Awards
Deadline: 1 November 2024 The Bennington College has launched the Young Writers Awards to promote outstanding writing achievement at the high school level. Bennington counts hundreds of literary greats among its esteemed alumni. Now they are looking for the next generation of writers. High … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Young Writers Awards
PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers 2025
Deadline: 1 November 2024 The PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers recognizes 12 emerging writers each year for their debut short story published in a literary magazine, journal or cultural website and aims to support the launch of their careers as fiction writers. Prize … [Read more...] about PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers 2025
Part A: YES Academy Nigeria Program 2025
Deadline: 26 November 2024 YES Academy Nigeria is inviting singers, songwriters, musicians, rappers, and producers in Abuja (ages 18-35) to apply for its 2025 program, happening from January 31st to February 7th. The YES Academy Nigeria 2025 Program is an 8-day intensive in-person workshop … [Read more...] about Part A: YES Academy Nigeria Program 2025
CFPs: Culture Resource Productivity Grant Program
Deadline: 31 October 2024 The Culture Resource is currently requesting applications for its Productivity Grant Program to support young artists and writers under the age of 35 (born between January 1990 and December 2009) from the Arab region, whether residing in the region or outside it, by … [Read more...] about CFPs: Culture Resource Productivity Grant Program
The Edward F. Albee Foundation Residency Program
Deadline: 1 November 2024 The Edward F. Albee Foundation is excited to announce its new Residency Program. Eligibility Criteria Writers and visual artists are eligible to apply. Application Requirements Writers: Applicants should complete all required fields and submit: … [Read more...] about The Edward F. Albee Foundation Residency Program
The Writer’s Space Fellowships 2025 – Australia
Deadline: 12 November 2024 Writers with disability or who are D/deaf are invited to apply for a two-week fellowship at Varuna, with travel costs covered. They are looking for emerging or established writers with disability and/or are D/deaf who are developing new work. This could include … [Read more...] about The Writer’s Space Fellowships 2025 – Australia
