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The Stellar Prize

The Stellar Prize

Worldwide 18 Feb 2019
The Stellar Prize

The Stellar Prize

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OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

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Nonprofit organization
Area
Host Country
Deadline
18 Feb 2019
Study level
Opportunity type
Opportunity funding
Full funding
Eligible Countries
Eligible Region

Application Deadline: February 18, 2019

Benefits

=> The Stellar Prize is divided into three award categories:

  1. Junior Stellar Prize (for ages between 14 and 18)
    • only for participants within Africa
  • First Place Winner: 700,000 Naira (approx. $2,000 USD)
  • Second Place Winner: 400,000 Naira (approx. $1,200 USD)
  • Third Place Winner: 200,000 Naira (approx. $600 USD)
  • Plus 4 Honorable Mentions
  1. Stellar African Prize (for ages between 19 and 45)
    • only for participants within Africa
  • First Place Winner: 1 Million Naira (approx. $3,000 USD)
  • Second Place Winner: 500,000 Naira (approx. $1,400 USD)
  • Third Place Winner: 250,000 Naira (approx. $700 USD)
  • Plus 4 Honorable Mentions
  1. The Stellar International Award (for ages between 18 and 45)
    • only for participants outside Africa
  • First Place Winner: 1 Million Naira (approx. $3,000 USD)
  • Second Place Winner: 500,000 Naira (approx. $1,400 USD)
  • Third Place Winner: 250,000 Naira (approx. $700 USD)
  • Fourth Place Winner: 100,000 Naira (approx. $300 USD)
  • Plus 5 Honorable Mentions

 

  • All winners would be invited for the prize giving ceremony by early April, 2019 in the beautiful island of Cape Verde. Flight expenses, hotel lodging, and feeding, during the period of the award ceremony would be covered by The Stellar Community.
  • The award ceremony would be filmed by some of the largest media stations in Africa.
  • Opportunity to meet top literature dignitaries across and beyond Africa.
  • All participants receive a Certificate of Participation.
  • Winners would have their works published and would receive royalties on their works.
  • Winners would be considered for membership of The Stellar Community. Membership of The Stellar Community is a golden privilege that offers the chance for scholarships, employment in big companies/organizations, project funding, and investments. Stellar Community members are equipped to succeed in their lines of interest and empowered to impact others likewise. Applications for membership of the Stellar Community for regular applicants are usually only open once a year for the duration of a month.
  • All participants, winners or not, stand the chance of winning The Stellar Youth Award which is an award prize of 1.5 Million Naira (approx. $4,300)

Eligibilities

  • You have to meet the age requirement for whichever category you are applying for.
  • Any nationality or professional background can participate but must apply under the appropriate category.
  • Entries must be unpublished poems or short stories.
  • Poems cannot be more than 45 lines in length, and short stories cannot be more than 2000 words.
  • All poems written in another language must carry an English translation. An exception to limit on number of lines are allowed for this case.
  • All poems are submitted online through the official website. Only submissions done through this official website are accepted.
  • Former winners of The Stellar Youth Award are not eligible to compete
  • There is a submission fee of $5 (approx. 1,800 naira) for the first entry and $3 (approx. 1,000 naira) for subsequent entries for The First Bid. Multiple submissions and entries are allowed.
Eligible Regions: Open for All

 

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