Young Romantics Prizes 2025/2026

🌟 About the Young Romantics Prizes

The Young Romantics Prizes are open to talented young writers worldwide, offering an opportunity to creatively respond to the works of Romantic poets and essayists such as Keats and Shelley. This program encourages creative exploration in both poetry and essays while recognizing originality, skill, and engagement with Romantic themes.

🎁 Benefits of the Young Romantics Prizes

• Cash Awards:

  • Winner: £700
  • Two highly commended entrants per category: £300

• Publication:

  • Winning and highly commended poems will appear in The Keats-Shelley Review.
  • Selected works will be published on the Keats-Shelley Memorial Association website.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Age: Must be 16 on 31 August 2025 and no older than 18 on 31 August 2026.
• Language: Entries must be in English.
• Format: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Anonymity: Only include the title on the submission; judging is conducted blind.
• Location: Open to entrants worldwide.

🗓️ Application Date and Process

• Visit the official application portal to apply.
• Ensure your submission meets all eligibility criteria.

📅 Application Deadline

02 February, 2026

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View more details about the Keats-Shelley Association of America Young Romantics Prizes here.
• Apply directly for the prize here.

This is a wonderful opportunity for young writers to showcase their talent and engage with the timeless works of Romantic poets. Don't miss out!

• Cash Awards:
  • Winner: £700
  • Two highly commended entrants per category: £300
• Publication:
  • Winning and highly commended poems appear in The Keats-Shelley Review
  • Selected works published on the Keats-Shelley Memorial Association website