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Sargeson Prize

First offered in 2019, the Sargeson Prize is New Zealand's richest short story prize, sponsored by the University of Waikato. Named for celebrated New Zealand writer Frank Sargeson, the Prize was conceived by writer Catherine Chidgey, who also lectures in Writing Studies at the University.

Entries open on 1 April for the 2022 Sargeson Prize and close at 11.59pm (NZST) on 30 June 2022. There is no entry fee, and entries are limited to one per writer, per division.

Open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents aged 16 and over who are writing in English.

See the Sargeson Prize website for full details, T&Cs and previous winners.

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There are no active public submission calls for this project.

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