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African Teen Writers Awards

(Updated 12 Apr 2026) Parents/Teachers/Guardians, the aim of the African Teen Writers Awards is to inspire and empower young writers by encouraging them to share their stories and break the negative stereotypes associated with the African continent. The theme of the 2026 edition of this award isThe Teen Behind Social Media.

APPLICATION WINDOW

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DEADLINE

1 Jul 2026

PRIZES

There are two categories: Poetry and Prose
The winners of each category will receive a certificate of achievement and a cash prize of $100.

HOST COUNTRIES

Kenya Nigeria

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

Multiple host countries may mean that no travel is required.

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Credit: African Teen Writers Awards

Date Added: 26 Apr 2023

Tags: Literature Essay Writing

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