Foyle Young Poets Award

Verified

Writing

United Kingdom

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 11 - 17

School level: Secondary (ages 11-17)

Competition stages: Single annual poetry submission cycle

Registration method: Individual allowed

Fee: Free

Online / in-person: Online

Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 31 Jul 2025

Registration closed

Competition date start: Unknown

Competition date end: Unknown

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 16 Feb 2026

Verification status: Verified


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  • Deadline listed as midnight 31 July 2025 (BST) and entries are now closed.
  • Competition is free to enter.
  • Entrants must be aged 11-17 on the closing date.
  • Poems must be 40 lines or less and in English.
  • Entries are not accepted by email; winners notified in autumn.
Notes

Latest published cycle at capture time is 2025. Deadline passed; winners are notified in autumn. Competition is open internationally but listed under UK due to organiser base.

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