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Chinua Achebe Award for Freedom of Expression
Award amount
$10k
Deadline
Rolling
Time to apply
60+ min
Awards
1 award
Eligibility
- Open to public high school students
Description
The Chinua Achebe Award for Freedom of Expression is a new creative writing prize honoring the celebrated author’s powerful legacy. Open to public high school students, the award invites applicants to respond to the prompt: “Tell us about one banned book that changed your life and why.” A first-place prize of $10,000 will be awarded for the most original and compelling literary composition.
Provided by Penguin Random House
Ready to apply?
You’ll be taken to the official application site. Verify deadlines and requirements there.