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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.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to students enrolled at a New Zealand secondary school and aged between 16 and 18 years.

Country of Publication & Year Established

New Zealand Established in 2019

Publication Media & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.

Fiction Open
Dates:

Open to fiction submissions through 30 June 2024 11:59 PM New Zealand Standard Time (in 47 days). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: New adults, Young adults, New Zealanders.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 3,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: NZD $2,000.

Submissions:

Methods: Online form. Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 13 May 2024
Last Audited: 15 Apr 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 28 Oct 2019

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