National Poetry Competition for New Writing
By: The Poetry SocietyLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature
Deadline2025-10-31
Opportunity description
The Poetry Society's major prize for new writing. The National Poetry Competition is open to everyone over 18 worldwide. Prizes include:
- First prize: £5,000.
- Second prize: £2,000.
- Third prize: £1,000.
- Seven commendations: £200 each.
Benefits
- Monetary prizes for winners.
- Significant recognition and acknowledgment in the poetry community.
Eligibility criteria
- The competition is open to everyone over 18 years old.
- Poems must be original and unpublished.