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About
The Samira Bawumia Literature Prize is an annual literary prize for the best short fiction, poetry and non-fiction prose by young Ghanaians living in Ghana.
We are proud to champion the cause of developing and supporting homebred writing talent, through publishing opportunities, cash prizes, as well as publicity across print, radio and digital channels.
We believe strongly in the expression of self through writing.
The Samira Bawumia Literature Prize is a launchpad for aspiring Ghanaian writers to share their art with the world.
So, go ahead: write, share, inspire
Categories
Your theme: We Move; Ghanaian Dreams In Motion
Capture our attention and transport us into the Ghana that you are creator of and want to live in!
You are not restricted to any genre but must be within the limits of 3,000 words
Short Fiction
Three poems, each up to one page.
Do make sure that you weave into your piece, the theme of Ghanaian Dreams and what chasing them means to you!
Poetry
Here’s your chance to share what’s real to you.
Whether an opinion piece, biographical essay, or an article, write fact, write truth.
Write beautifully; up to 3000 words.
The theme is: We Move; Ghanaian Dreams in Motion
Non-Fiction
Eligibility
The Samira Bawumia Literature Prize is open to Ghanaians living in Ghana, aged between 18 and 30 at the time of the closing date.
Entries must be original and entirely your own work. Any evidence to the contrary will result in immediate disqualification.
Entries must not have been published, self-published, published on any website, blog, broadcast, have won or been placed (2nd, 3rd, runner up, etc) in any other competition.
Submissions should be written in English.
Writers are allowed to submit only one entry for this contest.
Previous winners of the competition may submit entries.
Entries submitted posthumously are not eligible.
Prizes
Winners
(1st Place)
GHC 5000
A Laptop
Feature in the winners' anthology
Winners
(2nd Place)
GHC 3000
Feature in the winners' anthology
Winners
(3rd Place)
GHC 2000
Feature in the winners' anthology
Highly Commended Entries
GHC 1000
Feature in the winners' anthology
Rules of Entry
Please ensure you read the rules and guidelines carefully before entering the competition.
Entry implies acceptance of all the rules and failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Please note that all entries are judged anonymously.
Please do not include your name, address, phone number, email, website, social media IDs, or any other form of identification on your entry.
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