2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
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Applicant criteria
NationalityAustralia, Canada, Algeria, India, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa
Age
- 10 - 18
Gender
- Both
Opportunity description
Commonwealth Foundation – Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition is an annual literary competition for young people from Commonwealth countries, aimed at encouraging creative writing and amplifying youth voices on global issues.
The competition focuses on empowering participants to express their ideas and stories through creative writing (short stories or literary pieces), often centered around a yearly theme such as the environment, identity, society, or social change. It is considered an important opportunity for young writers to develop their writing skills, gain international recognition, and connect with writers from across the world within the Commonwealth’s cultural and literary network.
Benefits
- Certificates and prizes for winners
- Publication of winning works on international platforms
- Opportunity for global exposure and literary recognition
- Networking with young writers from Commonwealth countries
- Support in developing creative writing skills
- Opportunity to enhance CV and writing portfolio
Eligibility criteria
- Certificates and prizes for winners
- Publication of winning works on international platforms
- Opportunity for global exposure and literary recognition
- Networking with young writers from Commonwealth countries
- Support in developing creative writing skills
- Opportunity to enhance CV and writing portfolio