Deadline: June 11, 2018 00:00 GMT+0100| Apply here
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Eligibilities: You have to be between the ages of 14 and 45 (inclusive) by the time of submission. Any nationality can participate. All applications, from anywhere in the world, would be reviewed for this award insofar it complies with the guidelines.
Entry fee: starting from USD 5,-
Prizes: Money prizes and honourable mentions
The Stellar Prize 2018
The Stellar Prize is a prestigious award for outstanding young people (between the ages of 14 and 45) who have shown exceptional talent or skill in specific areas.
The Stellar Prize is the first of its kind and is primarily focused on young talents in literature.
The Stellar Prize is one of the projects of The Stellar Community, with the mission of empowering youth and young talents in Africa, as well as all over the world. The award is usually in the form of prize money and certificates.
In addition to this, the expenses to attend the award ceremony, which would be held in Cape Verde for the 1st Stellar Prize, is covered by The Stellar Community.
Rules
- Entries must be unpublished poems or short stories.
- Poems cannot be more than 45 lines in length, and short stories cannot be more than 2000 words.
- All poems written in another language must bear an English translation. An exception to limit on the number of lines are allowed for this case.
- Multiple submissions are allowed.
- Any profession or background is accepted. Experience, affiliation with an institution or school, or professional background is not a factor considered for The Stellar Prize. Anyone can apply if within the age limit.
The Award would be given under three categories
1. Junior Stellar Prize (for ages between 14 and 18) only for participants within Africa
- First Place Winner: 700,000 Naira (approx. $2,000 USD)
- Second Place Winner: 400,000 Naira (approx. $1,200 USD)
- Third Place Winner: 200,000 Naira (approx. $600 USD)
- Plus 4 Honorable Mentions
2. Stellar African Prize (for ages between 19 and 45) only for participants within Africa
- First Place Winner: 1 Million Naira (approx. $3,000 USD)
- Second Place Winner: 500,000 Naira (approx. $1,400 USD)
- Third Place Winner: 250,000 Naira (approx. $700 USD)
- Plus 4 Honorable Mentions
3. The Stellar International Award (for ages between 18 and 45) only for participants outside Africa
- First Place Winner: 1 Million Naira (approx. $3,000 USD)
- Second Place Winner: 500,000 Naira (approx. $1,400 USD)
- Third Place Winner: 250,000 Naira (approx. $700 USD)
- Fourth Place Winner: 100,000 Naira (approx. $300 USD)
- Plus 5 Honorable Mentions
Interested in applying for the Stellar Prize 2018? Register your participation by following the registration link and taking the suggested steps.
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