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Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry

The Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry is awarded annually to an African poet who has not yet published a collection of poetry.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

1 Dec 2022

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PRIZES

USD $1000
Book publication through the University of Nebraska Press and Amalion in Senegal.

OTHER KEY DATES

15 September 2022: Applications Opened
January 2023: A winner will be announced

HOST COUNTRY

United States

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).

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Credit: Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry

Date Added: 22 Oct 2022