Genre: Poetry

An award of approximately $76,000 is given annually to a U.S. poet for a year of travel and study outside of North America. Submit two copies of up to 40 pages of published or unpublished poetry, or two copies of a published poetry collection along with two copies of up to 20 pages of additional poetry by October 15. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.

Ten fellowships, five in poetry and five in fiction, of $75,000 each per year to attend Stanford University’s two-year creative writing program are given annually for manuscripts of poetry and fiction. The creative writing faculty at Stanford University will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit up to 15 pages of poetry or up to 9,000 words of prose, a statement of purpose, a statement on your participation as a workshop member, and contact information for two references with a $55 entry fee (waivers are available based on financial need) by November 1. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Two prizes of £2,000 (approximately $2,680) each and publication in the Bedford Competition anthology are given annually for a poem and a short story. Fran Lock will judge in poetry, and Toby Litt will judge in fiction. Submit a poem of up to 40 lines or a short story of up to 3,000 words with an £8.50 (approximately $11) entry fee by October 31. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.

A prize of $10,000, publication by Texas Review Press, and 10 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. The winner also receives a three-week residency at the Vermont Studio Center. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 50 to 100 pages with a $28 entry fee by September 30. Visit the website for complete guidelines.