Deadline: 1 March 2011
Open to: citizens of a Commonwealth country age 19 or more
Award: winner: £2000, 4 regional prizes of £500 each
The Commonwealth Short Story Competition is an annual scheme to promote new creative writing for radio, funded and administered by the Commonwealth Foundation and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association.
Established in 1996, the competition aims to increase understanding and appreciation of Commonwealth cultures and promote rising literary talents.
Eligibility
This competition is open to all citizens of a Commonwealth country age 19 or more.
Requirements
* entries must be original, unpublished, in English
* no more than 600 words in length
* free subject
Application
Complete the online entry form.
Award
* winner receives a prize of £2000 and there are four regional prizes of £500
* two special prizes of £500: best short story for children and ‘Women as Agents of Change’