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ENDING: Value of Being Fit Scholarship
The Value of Being Fit Scholarship is for essays, info graphics, or articles (750-1000 words) on the prompt “How can you remain fit forever?” Scholarship amount is $750. More info here. Sponsored by Phenq-Avis.
Find out more »ENDING: Tamworth Junior Writing Competition (Youth)
The Tamworth Junior Writing Competition is for short stories by authors aged 16 and under. Word limit is 1000 for ages 11-16 and 500 for ages younger than 11. Prizes £10-50 in various categories. More info …
Find out more »ENDING: Foley Poetry Contest
The Foley Poetry Contest is for poems up to 30 lines. Prize is $1000. More info here. Hosted by America Media. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5-10! You can also support FWE on Patreon to …
Find out more »ENDING: Golden Baobab Children’s Lit Prizes (Diverse: African)
The Golden Baobab Children's Lit Prizes is for unpublished manuscripts of children's picture books or chapter books by African authors. Two prizes of $5000 each, with opportunity to publish. Stories must be set in Africa or …
Find out more »ENDING: Writers of the Future
Writers of the Future is for short science fiction and fantasy stories/novellas up to 17,000 words. Prize is $1000 plus a shot at the yearly prize of $5000. This contest is quarterly. More info here. …
Find out more »ENDING: Lake Superior Short Story Prize (Youth) (USA/CAN)
The Lake Superior Short Story Prize is for short stories by US/Canadian high school students. Prize is $500 cash or a $1000 scholarship to Lake Superior State, plus publication. More info here. Hosted by Lake Superior …
Find out more »ENDING: Sarah Mook Poetry Prize (Youth)
The Sarah Mook Poetry Prize is for 1-2 poems by youth in grades K-12. Prize goes up to $100 in each of four age categories. An optional $5 entry fee will go to charity. More info …
Find out more »ENDING: Save the Earth Poetry Prize (Youth)
The Save the Earth Poetry Prize is for poems by high school students that "evoke humankind's awareness of the natural world." More than seven prizes of $200 will be awarded. More info here. Sponsored by John Felstiner …
Find out more »ENDING: SLF Older Writers Grant (Age 50+)
The SLF Older Writers Grant is for poetry, drama, fiction, or nonfiction by writers age 50+ who are just starting out as writers. Submit a writing sample up to 10 pages/5000 words respectively. Two grants of $500 …
Find out more »ENDING: MJMeads.com Short Story Competition
The MJMeads.com Short Story Competition is for short stories of 1500-2500 words on the theme of "Light." No genre limitations listed. Two winners receive a NOOK GlowLight 3. More info here. Sponsored by Barnes and Noble, hosted …
Find out more »ENDING: Oh Zoe! Rising Talent Award*
The Oh Zoe! Rising Talent Award is for picture books. Note: this contest has not been renewed on the website and may have been discontinued. Prize is publication. More info here. Hosted by Oh Zoe! …
Find out more »ENDING: Ryedale Book Festival Story Competition (UK/GB)
The Ryedale Book Festival Story Competition is for short stories up to 8000 words by British nationals and UK residents. Prizes range from £100-£250. Up to ten stories will be published, so please note you may be …
Find out more »ENDING: Bridge House Anthology Contest
The Bridge House Anthology Contest is for stories of 1000-5000 words on the theme "Crackers." This can mean the food, the mood, or the mental state. Prize is print and eBook publication and small royalties. More …
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