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Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Commonwealth Foundation
Free, global award for unpublished short fiction (2,000–5,000 words). Judged across five regions: Africa, Asia, Canada & Europe, Caribbean, Pacific. Accepts several languages and translations.
Free entryEnglish (+ other languages)Short Story
- Prize
- £5,000 overall winner; £2,500 each regional winner (5 regions)
- Entry fee
- Free
- Deadline
- Opens Sept, closes 1 Nov (annual)
- Who can enter
- Citizens of a Commonwealth country, 18+
- Status
- Unpublished
- Genre
- Literary / Any
⚠️ Deadlines, fees and prizes change each year — and many prestige prizes are by nomination or publisher submission, not open entry. Always confirm the current details on the official site before you enter. Last checked 2026-06.
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