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Keats-Shelley Association of America are currently accepting applications for its Young Romantics Prizes 2025/2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
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Opportunity Details
The Young Romantics Prizes are open to talented young writers worldwide, providing an opportunity to respond to the works of Romantic poets and essayists such as Keats and Shelley. The program encourages creative exploration in both poetry and essays while recognizing originality, skill, and engagement with Romantic themes.
Cash Awards:
Winner: £700
Two highly commended entrants per category: £300
Publication:
Winning and highly commended poems appear in The Keats-Shelley Review
Selected works published on the Keats-Shelley Memorial Association website
Age: Must be 16 on 31 August 2025 and no older than 18 on 31 August 2026
Language: Entries must be in English
Format: Microsoft Word or PDF
Anonymity: Only include the title on the submission; judging is blind
Location: Open to entrants worldwide
Apply for Keats-Shelley Association of America Young Romantics Prizes
