Call For Entries | 2017 ACT Award


2017 ACT Award opens submission of fictional stories for 2017 ACT Award today.

ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Previously published work is not eligible for the ACT award
Only one story per author will be considered
Only fictional work is eligible
Works must be between 2,500 and 5,000 words

AWARD OF PRIZES:

The Prize is awarded to a short story by any writer between the ages of 16 and 26 and resident in Nigeria.
There is a cash prize of N50, 000 for the winning author
Works translated into English from any Nigerian languages are eligible. But should such a work win, N20, 000 of the prize money will go to the translator.
A long list of entries will be announced in February 2018
A shortlist of 5 will be announced in April 2018
While a winner will be announced in May 2018

HOW TO ENTER:
Submissions should be sent via email to awelecreativetrust@gmail.com
However, submissions should include a cover note with the name, date of birth, e-mail address and telephone number of the author

PERIOD FOR SUBMISSION.
Entries will be accepted from November 15 to December 31, 2017

NOTE:

Authors retain copyright of their work.

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