Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships
Deadlines February 24, March 3 (registration for the online portal must be received by the first deadline date; application materials must be received by the second deadline date), formerly April 8, April 15. Highly recommended free contest from prestigious Poetry magazine awards five fellowships of $27,000 for US authors aged 21-31 at any time in 2025 who "demonstrate a clear commitment to poetry". Preference is given to poets "who have not had substantial institutional support in their careers thus far". Register and apply using initial forms on the sponsor's online submissions manager; after approval is received, upload 10 pages of your poetry (published work may be included) and answer questions regarding your creative practices. Enter online only. Formerly known as the Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowships.
Source: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/prizes-fellowship
Published: February 1, 2025