Young Writer Competitions
Our writing competitions for young people aged 16-18 aim to uncover the next generation of writing talent.
Celebrating 10 years of creative competitions
Our writing competitions for young people aged 16-18 aim to uncover the next generation of writing talent. In our tenth anniversary year of running the competitions, we are delighted to offer three ways to participate:
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Young Writer
A short story competition, with support from English and Creative Writing
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Young Anthropologist
An essay competition, with support from Anthropology
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New for 2027: Young Psychologist
A science communications competition, with support from Psychology
Students can enter any or all of the competitions. Entry requirements for each competition will be revealed via email once upon registration.
Those who register for the competitions will be invited to participate in online workshops, hosted by our academic staff, that will aim to bolster their writing skills and give them a taste of how these subjects are taught at Goldsmiths.
The deadline for entries is 16 April 2027.
Winners will be announced before the end of the summer term.
Prizes
Winners in each competition will win 拢500. Runners up will receive 拢100. Up to five shortlisted entries in each competition will win a book. At the discretion of relevant admissions tutors and according to availability, unconditional offers of study in the relevant subject areas may also be offered to winning entrants.
