Creative Australia

Kathleen Mitchell Award

$15,000 for an author, aged 30 or under, of an outstanding novel or novella to encourage advancement of their literary career.

Awards & Prizes

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Feb 4, 2025

Location

National

Artform

Writing and Publishing

The Kathleen Mitchell Award is presented biennially to the author, aged 30 or under, of an outstanding novel or novella to encourage advancement in their literary career.

The recipient will receive $15,000. For the Kathleen Mitchell Award you may submit one entry only.

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

Apply by Tuesday 4 February 2025. Find out more.

Image: Isaiah Soares, Story Factory. Credit: Audrey Svoboda.

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