Brunel University African Poetry Prize 2022 for African Poets

 The Brunel University African Poetry Prize works in partnership with the African Poetry Book Fund to provide a platform for unpublished poets in Africa. Application Deadline: 1st November, 2021 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: African countries To be taken at: Online About the Award: The Brunel University International African Poetry Prize is a major annual poetry prize of … Read more

Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets 2017

The Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets will be awarded to an African writer who has not published a book-length poetry collection. Application Deadline:  1st December, 2017 A winner will be announced in early January, with notifications sent shortly thereafter. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: All African countries To be taken at (country): Online About the Award: The … Read more

Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry (USD5,000 Prize) 2018

The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry is awarded annually to a book published in the previous calendar year by an African poet. Application Deadline: 1st October, 2017 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: African Countries About the Award: This Pan African Poetry Prize, established to promote African poetry written in English or in translation and to recognize a significant … Read more

Enter for Commonwealth Youth Council “My Disability Does Not Define Me” Competition 2017

To commemorate World Braille Day, the Commonwealth Youth Council launches “Unseen & Unspoken.” This is a segment of creative expression of the #iamABLE campaign through the art of poetry. Application Deadline: 31st May 2017 at 1700 GMT. Eligible Countries: All To be taken at (country): Online About the Award:  The theme of the competition is “My disability does … Read more