Cheshire Prize for Literature Competition UK 2025/2026
By: University of Chester Last update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 99 - 8
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationUnited Kingdom
Deadline2026-01-31
Opportunity description
Competition Overview
The Cheshire Prize for Literature 2025/26 is now open to writers of all ages with opportunities to compete across various categories such as poetry and short stories.
Prizes and Benefits
- Cash prizes for winners over 18 years old.
- Book tokens for winners aged 4 to 17 years.
Eligibility Requirements
Open to all ages, the competition is segmented into age categories: 4-11 years, 11-18 years, and over 18 years. Participants can submit works on any theme.
Available Categories
The competition embraces fields of poetry, short stories, children's literature, and scriptwriting.
How to Apply Step by Step
- Visit the official competition website to register.
- Submit your literary works under the designated categories.
- Ensure to submit up to two entries, each in different categories.
Benefits
- Cash prizes for winners in the over-18 categories.
- Book tokens for winners in the 4-17 age categories.
Eligibility criteria
- The competition is open to all ages.
- No thematic restrictions; writers can express themselves freely on any topic that inspires them.