The Adroit Prizes for Poetry and Prose
Location:
Virtual (online submissions accepted worldwide)
Cost:
$15 non‑refundable submission fee (fee waivers available)
Contest Date:
Annual; submissions close around May 1–15, results typically announced by October
Application Deadlines:
Typically in early to mid‑May (e.g. May 1 2024, likely similar timeframe for 2025)
Eligibility:
Open to high school and undergraduate students globally, including those who graduate early; international applicants welcome
The Adroit Journal hosts annual writing awards—one in poetry and one in prose—for emerging writers at the high school or undergraduate level. Entrants may submit up to five poetry packets (each up to 6 poems, max 10 single‑spaced pages) and/or up to five prose packets (each containing up to 3 pieces, up to 3,500 combined words). Winners receive a $200 cash prize, publication in the Adroit Journal, and runners‑up receive copies of the judging author’s latest book. Finalists and scholar programs also offer additional recognition opportunities. Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but any prior or accepted published pieces in widely‑distributed outlets are excluded.
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.