The International Dylan Thomas Prize

The International Dylan Thomas Prize


(Updated 16 Oct 2025) The International Dylan Thomas Prize is an award for young writers, aimed at encouraging raw creative talent worldwide.


APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED


DEADLINE

7 Nov 2025


PRIZES

The winner will receive £20,000.
Each of the authors shortlisted for the prize (other than the winner of the prize) will be awarded a Runners-up Award of £500.


OTHER KEY DATES

September 8 2025: Applications Opened
May 14 2025: The winner will be announced at the final awards ceremony.


HOST COUNTRY

United Kingdom


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: The International Dylan Thomas Prize 

Date Added: 11 Oct 2022


Tags:    Writing   Essay   Poetry


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