How to Apply for Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2025/2026 – A comprehensive guide for Nigerian writers and students on how to apply for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2025.
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is now open for submissions for 2025.
This prize allows Nigerian writers to share their unpublished short stories with a global audience and compete for cash rewards.
With a top prize of £5,000 and regional prizes of £2,500, this prestigious literary award is an opportunity not to be missed.
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, you must be;
- Citizens of Commonwealth countries (including Nigeria)
- 18 years or older by 1st November 2024
- Unpublished short fiction (remain unpublished until 1st May 2025)
How to Apply for Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2025/2026
- Submit your story through the official Commonwealth Short Story Prize entry form via www.commonwealthfoundation.com/submit-to-the-prize/
- Ensure all entries are sent by 1st November 2024 at 11:59 pm in any time zone
Prizes:
- Overall Winner: £5,000
- Regional Winners: £2,500 each
- Publication in Granta, a respected literary magazine
Regions
Tips:
- Ensure your story is unpublished and remains so until 1st May 2025
- Past overall winners cannot enter again, nor can those who have won the regional prize three times
- Employees of the Commonwealth Foundation are not eligible
Ensure all entries are sent by 1st November 2024 at 11:59 pm in any time zone.
Don’t miss this chance to share your story with readers worldwide and gain international recognition.
Apply now for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize!
We hope you found our article on how to apply for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2025 helpful.
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