Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize 2026
The Alpine Fellowship, United Kingdom
📌 About the Event
The Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize 2026 is awarded for the best poetic response on the theme of JOY, with applications open until May 1, 2026. Organized by The Alpine Fellowship, a UK based arts and humanities foundation, it is open to poets of all nationalities worldwide, including Indian students aged 18 and above. The Fellowship evaluates thousands of entries from over 100 countries annually across poetry, writing, visual art, music, and theatre.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Poetry Competition, Creative Writing
- Organizer: The Alpine Fellowship, United Kingdom
- Eligibility: Open to all nationalities, aged 18 and above. All entries must be in English
- Open To: Global including India
- Team Size: Individual
- Effort Level: Low to Medium, maximum 500 words per poem
- Submission Type: Online entry via the official Alpine Fellowship prize submission portal with a £10 entry fee
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Results Announcement: Summer 2026
- Mode: Fully Online
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Cash prizes and recognition
- Prize Amount: Winner and runners up receive financial support from the Alpine Fellowship prize pool, with the Poetry Prize awarding £3,000 to the winner and additional sums to runners up
- Certificates: Yes, for winners and shortlisted entries
- Visibility and Showcase: Published recognition through The Alpine Fellowship and international literary community
- Additional Perks: You may enter multiple prize categories, including Poetry, Writing, Visual Art, Music, and Theatre, each with separate entry fees
🎯 What You Will Do
- Write an original poem of maximum 500 words responding to the 2026 theme of JOY in any poetic style or form
- Submit your poem via the official online portal with a £10 entry fee before May 1, 2026
- Have your poem judged by distinguished literary professionals selected by The Alpine Fellowship
- Compete against poets from 100+ countries for the £3,000 first prize
- If shortlisted, receive financial support and recognition from one of the UK’s most respected arts prize foundations
📦 Resources and Support Available
- You may submit only one poem per entry. If you wish to submit more than one poem, you should complete multiple entries.
- Past winning poems available on the official Alpine Fellowship website for creative benchmarking
- You can also enter the Writing Prize, Theatre Prize, Music Prize, and Visual Art Prize simultaneously on the same theme