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THE NIGERIA PRIZE FOR LITERARY CRITICISM

Application Deadline: 2 April, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

Literary criticism aims to deepen interpretations, outlook and the craft of creative writing. It also places emphasis on a particular milieu, be it literary, historical or imaginary. Therefore literary criticism must be supported and encouraged for robust development and growth of creative writing. These considerations led Nigeria LNG Limited to introduce a prize for literary criticism in 2012. The Nigerian Prize for Literary Criticism currently has a cash value of N1 million.

ELIGIBILITY:

Since the aim of the Prize is to promote Nigerian literature, it is open to literary critics from all over the world critiquing Nigerian literature.

Maximum file size to upload is 500MB & Applicant can upload up to 10 files.

Evidence of Nigerian citizenship (Nigerian passport or National Identity Card).

One scanned passport-sized photograph.

To participate, you are required to follow a straightforward submission process:

Obtain the Application Form: This can be done online from The Nigeria Prizes website here.

Submit Three Works: You must submit three (3) literary criticism works focusing on Children’s Literature.

Complete and Attach the Form: Ensure that the completed forms are printed and submitted alongside your entries.

BENEFIT:

USD10,000

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ART STREET REGULAR ILLUSTRATION CONTEST – “STUDENTS”

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024 (Sun) 5PM JST * Japan time

LOCATION: Japan

ART street Regular Illustration Contest
The theme for February is “Students” !Studying, doing some club activities, hanging out with friends and falling in love… Our school days are filled with precious memories! Any scene from the lives of students growing up can be turned into a beautiful piece of art. They are calling for illustrations on the theme of “Students”! Boys and girls, show your beautiful student illustrations! They are waiting for your illustration entries!

ELIGIBILITY:

Languages: Japanese/English/Spanish/Chinese(Traditional)

Entry Format : JPG, PNG, PSD, MDP(File size: Under 30MB)
No designated size, but the DPI must be at least 300

Anyone can enter the contest, regardless of whether they are a professional artist or artist by hobby.

Contestants are welcome to submit multiple works.

Only original works that contenders own all the rights to and free for distribution may be submitted.

You may enter an artwork you have posted on social medias such as Twitter in the past. You can also post your contest artworks on social media during the entry period.

You can submit any artwork that is drawn by any paint tool applications (including MediBang Paint) in analog and digital.

BENEFIT:

Grand Prize(1 winner max):50,000 JPY
Excellence Award(3 winners max):10,000 JPY
Best School Girl Award(1 winner max):10,000 JPY
Best School Boy Award(1 winner max):10,000 JPY

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