All Scholarships Sponsored by Cave Canem , 2025 - 2026


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Founded in 1996, Cave Canem is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of Black poets. As a home for Black poetry, Cave Canem offers fellowships, workshops, readings, and publications that support a community of voices often underrepresented in American literature. Its mission is to expand the landscape of American poetry by advancing the work of Black poets and creating a nurturing space for their development.

Cave Canem Prize 2026 for Black Poets ($10000 prize)

Cave Canem Prize 2026 for Black Poets ($10000 prize)

Winner receives $10,000; · publication through Graywolf Press in Fall 2025; · 15 copies of the book; and · A featured reading with the selected ...

29 April, 2025 Deadline: 08 May, 2025



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