African Poetry Book Fund

Evaristo Prize for African Poetry

Deadline: 
November 1, 2025
Cash Prize: 
$1,500
E-mail address: 

A prize of $1,500 is given annually for a group of poems by an African poet who has not published a full-length collection. Writers who were born in Africa, who are nationals or residents of an African country, or whose parents are African are eligible. Using only the online submission system, submit 10 published or unpublished poems of up to 40 lines each by November 1. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

African Poetry Book Fund, Evaristo Prize for African Poetry, Brown University, 102 Rockefeller Library, 10 Prospect Street, Box A, Providence, RI 02912. (401) 863-5209. Siwar Masannat, Assistant Director.

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