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Applications are currently being accepted for the Hubert Butler Essay Prize for European Essay Writing Excellence 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Hubert Butler Essay Prize is a yearly award that celebrates strong essay writing with a European focus. It is designed to encourage thoughtful, well-crafted essays that engage with cultural, social, and intellectual themes in Europe.The prize also helps keep interest alive in the work and legacy of Hubert Butler. By rewarding quality essays, it supports the essay as a serious literary form and a vehicle for public thought.
Prize amount: €2,500.
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be over 18 years of age.
Be citizens of the United Kingdom or the European Union.
Submit an essay in English.
Follow the format and length requirements.
This makes the prize relatively focused and literary in nature, rather than being a general writing contest.
Please include the following details in your email:
Name
Postal address
Telephone number
Where you heard about the prize
SEND TO:
contact (at) heartlondon dot org
