The Cave Canem Prize 2027 ($10,000 + Publication)
Call for Submissions: 2027 Cave Canem Prize Deadline: April 30, 2026| Prize: $10,000 + Publication by University of Georgia Press
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Poetry contests
Arole Agarawu African Poetry Prize ($2000)
Submit 10 Poems and Win $1,000 The Arole Agarawu African Poetry Prize has opened submissions for its inaugural edition. The
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The Latin Programme Poetry Prize VI (£200)
The Latin Programme Poetry Prize VI Is Now Open The Latin Programme has announced the sixth edition of The Latin Programme
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The London Literary Prizes (Up to 200CAD
Call for Entries: The “London” Literary Prizes by The Temz Review The Temz Review has announced its new annual
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The Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize (Up to $725)
Call for Submissions: 11th Annual Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize (2025–2026 Edition) The Stephen DiBiase A Poetry Prize has opened
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The Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize (Win up to 200,00 Naira)
Call for Submissions: Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize 2025 — How to Enter, What to Know & Resources for Poets The
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The Keats-Shelley Prizes (How to Submit)
Submit to the Keats-Shelley Prizes 2025–26: Poetry & Essays Inspired by the Romantics The Keats-Shelley Poetry and Essay Prizes 2025–26 are now
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The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry
The African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) invites submissions for the 2025 Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry.
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The Togetherness Poetry Challenge
Poets are invited to submit their work for the Togetherness Poetry Challenge 2025, exploring the theme “Decolonising Minds and Shared Identities.”
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Poetry Slam, Abuja: Winner Takes Home ₦500,000
Submit to the Poetry Slam Abuja 2025 to Win ₦500,000 The Art Place, in collaboration with Roving Heights,
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