Chika Unigwe, Jane Kalu and Others win the 2025 O. Henry Prize for Short Fiction
Created in 1919, the O. Henry Prize recognises outstanding short fiction stories published in U.S and Canadian magazines. The anthology
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The Idumaese Alao Prize for Literature 2025 | How to Apply (₦100,000)
Deadline: May 10, 2025 | Prize: ₦100,000 The Idumaese Alao Foundation (IAF) invites entries for the 2025 Idumaese Alao
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The Waterston Desert Writing Prize 2025 | How to Apply ($3000)
The Waterston Desert Writing Prize 2025 Deadline: May 1, 2025 | Prize: $3,000 + Public Reading in Oregon The Waterston
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The Literary Laddership Fellowship 2025 |How to Apply ($500+Virtual Residency)
Deadline: April 30, 2025 | Grant: $500 + Virtual Residency The Literary Laddership Fellowship is back for its fourth
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The Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025 | How to Apply (₦500,000)
The Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025 Deadline: May 31, 2025 | Prize: N500,000 The Witsprouts Project is thrilled to announce the
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The 2026 Cave Canem Prize | How to Apply ($10,000 + Publication)
Call for Submissions: 2026 Cave Canem Prize Deadline: May 8, 2025 | Prize: $10,000 + Publication by University of Georgia
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LIGHT Magazine 2025 Contests | How to Apply (Prizes: $500, $375 ,& $125)
How do we build trust in public health systems—and how do we restore it when it’s been fractured? LIGHT Magazine
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Awele Creative Trust Shortlist Shines With Powerful and Timeless Stories
On April 12th, 2025, the Awele Creative Trust announced the shortlist of the 2024 ACT Award. The Awele Creative Trust
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The Northern Narratives Initiative for Emerging Writers in Northern Nigeria
The Northern Writers Forum (NWF) is now accepting applications for the Northern Narratives Initiative, a 3–5 month virtual mentorship
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The Loveliest Fellowship 2025 | How to Apply
The Loveliest Review invites artists and writers across disciplines to apply for the 2025 Loveliest Fellowship, a bi-annual award
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