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The Caine Prize for African Writing

The Caine Prize for African Writing (AKO Caine Prize)

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
31 Jan 2027105 days left
Where
African writers (Nigeria eligible); entered by publishers worldwide
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Published short stories (3,000–10,000 words) by African writers aged over 18, submitted by a publisher or independent third-party institution (journals, magazines, anthologies, literary websites); for 2027, work published between 27 February 2022 and 27 February 2026. Self-published and unpublished work is not eligible.

Applicant type
IndividualBusiness
Business stage
Not applicable
Location rule
African writers (Nigeria eligible); entered by publishers worldwide
Africa-wide
Sectors
Arts, culture & mediaCreative industries

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Prize money is not stated on the submissions page. Authors cannot enter their own stories.

Deadline and status

Deadline
31 Jan 2027105 days left
Deadline details
2027 submissions open Monday 21 November 2026 (00:01 GMT) and close Friday 31 January 2027 (12:00 GMT); shortlist Aug 2027
Status
Upcoming

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (caineprize.com) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteSubmit before 31 January 2027. Apply at caineprize.com. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
caineprize.com
From the official page
“Submissions for The Caine Prize for African Writing open on Monday, 21 November (00:01 GMT) and close on Friday, 31 January 2027 (12:00 GMT).”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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