The Poetry Foundation Young Poets Prize

Name: Young Poets Prize – Poetry Foundation

Award Amount: $10,000

Information and Eligibility:
The Young Poets Prize by the Poetry Foundation supports early-career poets in the United States who demonstrate significant promise through their poetic work and vision. This prize offers an opportunity for emerging poets to gain visibility and financial support as they advance their craft. Applicants must submit original poetry for consideration and meet age or career-stage criteria set by the Foundation.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Residency: Must be a U.S. citizen or a resident of the United States.
• Career Stage: Emerging poets who have not yet published a full-length collection of poetry.
• Submission: Applicants must submit a sample of their poetry as instructed by the Foundation.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application form via the Poetry Foundation’s awards portal.
• A portfolio of original poems (as specified by contest guidelines).
• Résumé or CV summarizing literary achievements and background.
• Optional: a brief statement of intent or artistic vision.

Selection Criteria:

• Originality and strength of the poetic voice in the submitted sample.
• Promise of the poet’s future work in the field of poetry.
• Clarity, creativity, and coherence of the applicant’s artistic outlook.

Additional Details:

• Funds are disbursed by the Poetry Foundation directly to the winner to support their writing endeavors.
• The prize may include recognition in the Foundation’s publications or programs.

Deadline:

• April

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