NPS Open Competition
Offered by National Poetry Series · Princeton, NJ
About this opportunity
Five winning poets will each receive a $10,000 cash prize in addition to having a full-length manuscript published by a participating publisher. The competition seeks book-length manuscripts of poetry written in English by American residents or American citizens living abroad. Manuscripts are submitted anonymously via Submittable with a $35 entry fee.
How to apply
Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: nationalpoetryseries.submittable.com. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with National Poetry Series before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline for NPS Open Competition?
- The application deadline is March 21, 2027. Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with National Poetry Series before applying.
- How much funding is available?
- The award range is $10K – $10K.
- Where do I apply?
- Applications are submitted through National Poetry Series's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.