So last week, we decided to host a young writer's contest for teenagers between the ages of 13-18.

I'm really excited and pleased to announce that our contest just got BIGGER!!

Porsch Stores an international female clothing line has joined our train for the test run edition, and they will be covering the long story prize!!!

It gets better! The Girl Child Empowerment Initiative has also hopped on this train and will be giving out the prize to the best female writer and also an ambassadorial position.

We are really excited!
Know a young writer? Do well to inform them!


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Only Girls abi?
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KissChrix:
Only Girls abi?

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No Sir! The girl child writer is a different prize sponsored by the GCEI

THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL TEENAGE NIGERIANS

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We are set to sail!

We recently just started speaking about our young writers prize and we are pleased to announce that the contest will be open in a few days!!

BU Young Writers Prize Guidelines

Please read! Entry implies acceptance of rules.

- Entries can be on any subject and in any form however stories written for children are not recommended.

- Entrants can enter only one story.

Eligibility
- The prize is open to young Nigerian writer between the ages of 13-18 at the time of the closing date.

- Entries must be entirely the work of entrants and by submitting you are confirming that the work belongs to you. Evidence stating otherwise will lead to disqualification.

- Entries may never have been published or self published on any website, blog or platform.

FORMAT
- Entries must be in English

- Entries should be single spaced.

- Word count and title of Entry should be stated at the top.

- Names SHOULD NOT be stated but attached alongside title of entry, location and age of entrant as a different documents (this is to ensure entries are judged anonymously by judges)

- Entries should be submitted as doc, docx. Or PDF.

- All Entries should be sent to the official email address given by the organizers.

- A picture of entrant can be attached as a separate document.

- Amendments cannot be made after submissions.

RECEIPT
An acknowledgment mail will be sent to all entrants as a confirmation.

COPYRIGHT
Worldwide copyright of each entry remains with the author but the BU young writer's prize will have the unrestricted right to publish winning stories in her anthology or any relevant. publicity material

JUDGING
Judges decision are final.
Judges are fair and unbiased.
Experienced readers may assist judges in voting of shortlists.
BU reserves the right to change the judges without notice.

RESULTS
Results will be announced on platform chosen by the organizer.

NB: Only the official winner will be contacted personally.

PRIZE
For the test run episode of the BU Young Writers Prize;

The Long story prize is #7,000 (Five thousand naira) a slot at the 2017 Camp BU for young creatives and leaders.A sponsored writing mentorship with Centre for Learning and Educational Development Advocacy Africa



The short story prize is #5000 (Five thousand Naira) A sponsored writing mentorship with Centre for Learning and Educational Development Advocacy Africa



The Best Female writer is #5000 and an ambassadorial position with the Girl Child Empowerment Initiative.

The top five writers get free mentorship with the Centre for Learning and Educational Development Advocacy Africa.

The overall best writer gets a mentorship with the Sparkle Writers Hub.


BU Scholars reserves the right to amend these rules where is deemed fit. Changes made to rules will be posted.


Our judges and opening dates will be released soon. We can't wait to see the beautiful talents stroll in.

For further enquiries: buscholarsinfo@gmail.com