Blooming Minds Young Writers and Achievers Awards
is one of many projects run by the Blooming Minds Change Champion Network (BMCCN) founded in 2016. The initiative is aimed at raising young African leaders by recognizing and rewarding children with creative abilities in writing and arts. The awards are held in Ghana and Nigeria. Winners are awarded cash prizes and a possible publishing deal. Children whose stories were shortlisted but did not win, will get the opportunity to attend a creative writing workshop to hone their writing skills.
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Blooming Minds Young Writers Award Competition Entry
Competition Info
The competition runs every year and is open to all kids between the ages of 6-15 years and is grouped as follows:
ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION
Ages 14-15 – Fiction or Non-Fiction, not more than
600
words.
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION
Ages 10-13 – Fiction or Non-Fiction, not more than
500
words.
SHORT STORIES & POETRY
Ages 6-9 – Not more than 300 words.
BMYWA 2023:
Entry Submissions deadline
Sun, Jan 21, 2024
Sun, Feb 18, 2024
.
To enter competition, complete the form below and insert essay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I enter the competition?
Pick up an entry forms from participating schools or enter online. Alternatively submit by email to info@bmywa.com or request a copy of the entry form
How do I know if I won?
Winners will be notified by phone, email and text with details provided on the entry form
Should my essay be typed or handwritten?
Preferably typed essays, however hand written essays MUST be readable to increase your chance to win.
How are the essays judged?
We have 3 judges who are indigenous writers with expertise to review each essays. Essays are marked based on character, plot, originality, grammar, setting.
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