Poetry Foundation

Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships

Deadline: 
March 2, 2026
Cash Prize: 
$27,000

Five fellowships of $27,000 each are given annually to U.S. poets between the ages of 21 and 31. Using only the online submission system, submit 10 pages of poetry and an application between January 15 and March 2. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for the required application form, which can be accessed via Poetry Foundation’s online portal (applicants must register for portal access by February 23), and complete guidelines.

Poetry Foundation, Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships, 61 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654.

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