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Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Poets 2025
Posted on: 03 Apr, 2025
Deadline: 30 Apr, 2025
The Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Youth was established to foster a lifelong relationship between Canadian youth and the literary arts, specifically poetry. The prize is supported through a generous donation from the Stursberg family and other donors in honor of Jessamy Stursberg.
Eligibility Criteria for Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Poets
- Students must be in one of the two categories: grades 7-9 (junior), or grades 10-12 (senior)
- Students may submit only one (1) poem
- Poems must be a maximum of one (1) page long
- Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Homeschooled students are welcome to submit - please select the grade most appropriate for your age or year of study
- Parents, guardians, and teachers are permitted to submit poems on behalf of students as long as the student has provided their consent
Benefits of Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Poets
- The prize accepts submissions from young poets all across Canada, with three cash prizes ($450, 400, and $350) awarded in both the Junior (grades 7 to 9) and Senior (grades 10 to 12) categories.
How to Apply
- Click on the link to the application website to submit to the Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize.
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