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  The BMYWA 2026 Competition is now open! This is a fantastic opportunity for young writers to showcase their creativity and storytelling skills. Who Can Enter? The competition is open to all kids aged 6–15 years, divided into two categories: 1. Creative Writing (Ages 11–15) Can submit Fiction or Non-Fiction Maximum 500 words 2. Short Stories & Poetry (Ages 6–10) Maximum 300 words Submission Deadline Friday, February 27, 2026 How to Enter To enter, simply: Complete the online entry form Insert your essay or poem in the form Submit Here Encourage your young writers to participate and let their imagination shine!

  If you’re a young Nigerian with strong opinions about taxation, governance, and national development, this is your opportunity to be heard. The Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) National Essay Competition 2026 (4th Edition) is officially open — and it comes with a massive ₦10 million total prize pool. This prestigious competition is designed to promote intellectual engagement, critical thinking, and meaningful conversations around public finance and accountability in Nigeria. ‎👍 Click to join our  Follow Here and  Follow Here channel to receive daily updates on competition of all kinds and student opportunities. 📌 About the Competition Organised by the Nigeria Revenue Service, the National Essay Competition (NEC) encourages young Nigerians to analyse real economic challenges and propose practical, well-researched solutions. This year’s focus is on taxation and governance, two key pillars of national development. ✍️ Essay Topic: Participants are required to analyse the ...

  Are you a young writer ready to make your voice heard? 🗣️✍️ The Orwell Youth Prize 2026 is now open, giving secondary school students across the UK (or studying a British curriculum abroad) the chance to write about TRUTH and win amazing prizes! 🏆📚 ‎👍 Click to join our  Whatsapp and  Telegram channel to receive daily updates on competition of all kinds and student opportunities. 📚 About the Prize Inspired by the works of George Orwell, the Orwell Youth Prize encourages you to explore what truth means in today’s world. 🌐 Whether it’s a personal reflection, a social issue, or a global concern, your ideas matter! “There was truth and there was untruth, and if you clung to the truth even against the whole world, you were not mad.” – George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four 🏆 Benefit: This prize gives you: ✨ The freedom to write about what matters to you in your own style 🖋️ Guidance and support to make your writing shine 🌟 A platform to share your voice with the world...

  Are you a budding scientist aged 14–16? 🧑‍🔬✍️ The Young Science Writer Award 2026 is now open! This national competition celebrates exceptional science writing from students across the UK. It’s your chance to explore a fascinating scientific idea, conduct research, and communicate it clearly, accurately, and creatively. ‎ 👍 Click to join our Whatsapp  and  Telegram channel to receive daily updates on competition of all kinds and student opportunities. 📚 About the Award Now in its fifth year, the Award encourages young writers to: 🔬 Investigate a scientific concept that excites you 🧠 Apply critical thinking and research skills ✍️ Present your findings in an original, clear, and engaging essay Selected winners, runners-up, and highly commended entrants will have their essays lightly edited by a journalist for national publication — a standard practice to ensure clarity and flow. 📰 🏆 Prizes & Opportunities All winning and commended essays will be showcased nat...

  The Anne Brown Essay Prize 2026, presented by the Wigtown Book Festival, is set to open on 16 February 2026. This prestigious award offers £1,500 for the best literary essay by a writer in or from Scotland. If you’re passionate about literary writing and have a compelling essay ready — or in progress — this is an opportunity not to miss. ‎ 👍 Click to join our  Whatsapp and  Telegram channel to receive daily updates on competition of all kinds and student opportunities. 🏆 About the Prize The Anne Brown Essay Prize celebrates outstanding literary essays on any subject. Whether your work explores literature, culture, memory, history, or personal reflection, the judges are looking for originality, depth, and strong craft. The prize is open to writers aged over 16 who are: ▫️Resident in Scotland ▫️Born in Scotland ▫️Or have a longstanding association with Scotland The judges’ interpretation of eligibility is final, and entrants unsure about qualification are encouraged t...

  Game Changers: IP Powering Sports Innovation Innovation is changing the face of sports — from smart performance technology and wearable fitness devices to digital fan engagement platforms and revolutionary equipment designs. But behind many of these breakthroughs is something less visible yet incredibly powerful: Intellectual Property (IP). To celebrate this connection between creativity, innovation, and sports, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially launched the World IP Day 2026 Youth Video Competition under the theme: “Game Changers: IP Powering Sports Innovation.” This global competition invites young people to create a 60–90 second video exploring how IP rights fuel innovation and creativity in the sports world. What Is the Competition About? The 2026 edition challenges participants to reflect on powerful questions: How do IP rights empower inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs in sports? How is innovation transforming the future of sports? What ...

  If you’ve written a children’s or young adult novel and dream of getting published without an agent, the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition may be the opportunity that changes your writing career forever. Recognised as the biggest children’s writing competition in the UK, this annual contest has launched the careers of many successful authors and continues to be one of the most respected gateways into traditional publishing. Whether you’re based in the UK or anywhere else in the world, this guide breaks down what the competition is about, who can enter, what they’re looking for, how to submit, and how to maximise your chances of success. Join us on Whatsapp What Is the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition? The Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition is an annual writing contest run by Chicken House Books, one of the UK’s leading publishers of children’s and young adult fiction. It is designed specifically for: ▪️Unpublished ▪️Unagented ▪️A...

  River Paw Press has officially opened submissions for the 2026 Earth Amulet Poetry Prize™, an international environmental poetry competition celebrating poems deeply rooted in the natural world. Poets from around the globe are invited to submit original works that reflect, question, and respond to our relationship with the environment. This prestigious prize recognizes poetry that engages thoughtfully with nature—its beauty, fragility, and power—while encouraging mindfulness, compassion, and responsibility toward the planet we share. About the Earth Amulet Poetry Prize The Earth Amulet Poetry Prize™ is dedicated to poetry inspired by the natural world and its living systems. Submissions may explore forests, rivers, oceans, mountains, deserts, weather, seasons, flora, fauna, and elemental forces such as fire, wind, and rain. Beyond observation, the prize seeks poetry that confronts environmental threats, human greed, war, and ecological destruction, offering insight and reflection...

  The Libraro Prize 2026 is now open to fiction writers worldwide, offering a £50,000 prize package and a publishing deal with Hachette UK, one of the world’s leading publishers. Organised by Libraro, this competition is designed to discover new voices and give writers a real pathway to traditional publishing—without entry fees or gatekeeping. Join us on Whatsapp What Is the Libraro Prize? The Libraro Prize is a global writing competition hosted on the Libraro platform, where writers, readers, and publishers connect in a secure, data-driven environment. 🏆 Winner receives: £30,000 advance £20,000 marketing contribution Publishing deal with Hachette UK 📚 Genre: Adult Fiction & Crossover Young Adult 🌍 Open worldwide Step-by-Step: How to Apply for the Libraro Prize 2026 Step 1: Create a Free Libraro Account Register on the Libraro platform using your real name and contact details. (You can remain anonymous publicly if you choose.) Step 2: Prepare Your Submission Each entry must ...

  Competitionhypezone.com “Fight for another world, write for another world!” The We Want Another World Short Story Competition 2026 is now open to writers worldwide who believe in the power of stories to challenge injustice, inspire reflection, and imagine a better future. From Max Havelaar questioning colonialism, to Uncle Tom’s Cabin confronting slavery, to The Second Sex redefining women’s place in society—history proves that storytelling can change the world. This competition invites writers to do the same: not for fame or money, but for meaning. Join us on Whatsapp What Is the Competition About? Writers are invited to submit short stories that explore how an individual can make a change or imagine another, better world. The focus is on meaningful storytelling—stories with depth, tension, and a message that resonates without being preachy. Participants are encouraged to use test readers to refine their work, ensuring strong narrative tension that holds the reader’s attention u...

  Stars Global Gospel Music Reality Show Season 3 (S3) – Auditions Now Open “Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky… like the stars forever.” — Daniel 12:3 (NLT) The Stars Global Gospel Music Reality Show Season 3 (S3) is officially open for auditions. This faith-based gospel music platform is designed to discover, train, and launch a new generation of gospel music ministers across Africa and the diaspora. Now in its third season, Stars Global has grown from the PES Music Contest into a structured, annual gospel music franchise owned by Paradysity Entertainment, focused on excellence, spiritual growth, and long-term artist development. Join us on Whatsapp About Stars Global Gospel Music Reality Show Stars Global Gospel Music Reality Show is a purpose-driven initiative addressing the lack of structured discovery and professional development for gospel music talents. The platform combines reality television, music academy training, and record label opportunities to create...

  The Femi Fakayode Screenwriting Competition (FFSC) 2026, organized by Zionhome Films, is officially open for entries. This annual Christian screenwriting competition is dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and rewarding talented faith-based screenwriters across Africa. With cash prizes, industry recognition, and the opportunity for the winning script to be produced into a movie, FFSC 2026 offers an exceptional platform for storytellers who create edifying, Christ-centered narratives. About the Femi Fakayode Screenwriting Competition (FFSC) Launched in 2013, FFSC is an annual initiative founded by Femi Fakayode and powered by Zionhome Film Production, a film company operating in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Over the years, the competition has expanded beyond Nigeria to include writers from other African countries, building a strong community of Christian creatives and promoting excellence in faith-based filmmaking. Join us on Whatsapp FFSC 2026 Key Dates Entries Open: 1st Febru...