Creative Australia

Dal Stivens Literary Award

$15,000 presented to an author, aged 30 or under, for a short story or essay of the highest literary merit.

Awards & Prizes

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Feb 4, 2025

Location

National

Artform

Writing and Publishing

The Dal Stivens Award is presented biennially to an author, aged 30 or under, for a short story or essay of the highest literary merit. Your short story or essay must have been published or accepted for publication within the 12 months prior to the Award closing date, with proof of publication supplied in your support material.

The recipient will receive $15,000. You may submit up to two entries.

The scholarships are administered by Creative Australia on behalf of Perpetual as trustee.

Apply by Tuesday 4 February 2025. Find out more.

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