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WERGLE FLOMP HUMOR POETRY CONTEST

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

LOCATION: USA

Now in its 25th year, this contest seeks today’s best humor poems. No fee to enter. Submit published or unpublished work.

ELIGIBILITY:

No fee to enter. Judge: Jendi Reiter, assisted by Lauren Singer. One poem only, please. Length limit: 250 lines maximum. No restriction on age of author. Both unpublished and previously published work are accepted. Authors from all countries are eligible except Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, and Belarus (due to US government restrictions).

This is a contest for humor poems, not serious poems. Serious poems will not be judged. The poem you submit should be in English. Inspired gibberish is also accepted.

Read the winning poems from our 24th contest. First time entering? They prepared this brief video to guide you. See also their short entry checklist, then click the button below to submit. The results of their 25th contest will be announced on August 15, 2026.

BENEFIT:

First Prize: $2,000 plus a two-year gift certificate from our co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value)

Second Prize: $500

Third Prize: $250

Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $100 each

Top 13 entries published online

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AAUW’S INTERNATIONAL PROJECT GRANTS

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Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

LOCATION: USA

AAUW’s International Project Grants foster lasting impact by supporting International Fellowship alumnae who return to their home countries to lead community-based initiatives. These grants empower alumnae to apply their academic expertise and leadership skills to projects that advance gender equity and improve the lives of women and girls. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Citizenship & Immigration Status: Grant recipients must be non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

International Project Grants are awarded exclusively to individuals who:

Identify as a woman

Are an AAUW International Fellowship alumna who has successfully completed the academic program for which they received a fellowship and all related reporting requirements by June 30th of the application year

Applicants are expected to reside in and implement their project within their home country for the duration of the grant period.

Exception for Displacement: Applicants who are residing outside their home country due to conflict, political instability, or humanitarian circumstances may be permitted to implement their project in their current country of residence. In such cases, applicants must demonstrate a meaningful connection to the host community and clearly articulate how the project addresses local needs. 

Are the primary project director, with control over all programmatic, budgetary, administrative, and editorial decisions.

Are leading a project that has a direct positive impact for women and girls in their community.

BENEFIT:

Award Ceiling: $15,000

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