Course(s) Offered: Literature
Course Level: Prize contest
Provider: Etisalat Nigeria
Country to Write in: Anywhere in the world
Award Description
Etisalat Nigeria has since announced its call for entries into the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature, the second edition of the much celebrated innovative literature prize launched in 2013.
The Etisalat Prize for Literature which is the first Pan African Literary Award to celebrate African fiction writers seeks to recognise, celebrate and reward debut fiction writers of African descent whose works are published in the last 24 months.
The Prize attracts high profile writers, book critics and academics from across the continent and beyond.
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Eligibility
The prize accepts submissions from writers of African citizenship. It is specifically directed at first time writers of published novels.
Criteria for Entry:
- Submissions will only be accepted from publishing houses.
- All books entered must have a registered ISBN number or equivalent.
- Entries for fiction books will be submitted by publishers who have published a minimum of ten (10) authors.
- Each publisher will be allowed to enter a maximum of three (3) books – however books maybe called in by the judges.
- Each entry will be required to be accompanied by Seven (7) copies of the book being entered along with acceptance of publicity terms.
- The Etisalat Prize for Literature is not open to employees of any organisation under Emirates Telecommunications Corporation with branded trade name Etisalat.
Citizens of any African country
Participating Institutions
All publishing houses across the world (with literary works from new writers of African descent)
Fields of study
Literature and fiction writing
Number of awards
Two (2) winners will emerge
Sponsorship duration
This is a one time award prize
Award benefits
The winner receives a cash prize of £15,000 in addition to a fellowship at the prestigious University of East Anglia. The winner and shortlisted writers receive a sponsored two city tour promoting their books.
The Etisalat Prize will also launch the online based flash fiction prize later in the year to engage the rising stars of fiction.
Prize Structure:
The Etisalat Prize for Literature celebrates new writers of African citizenship whose first fiction book (over 30,000 words) was published in the last twenty four (24) months. For the purposes of this definition, first book means first printed production in book form of any type or genre. Authors and their publishers can be based anywhere in the world. An online Flash Fiction Prize will be launched later in the year driven entirely by social media – more information on this will be made available on the official website (see link to it below).
The winner of the Etisalat Prize for Literature receives £15,000, a Samsung Galaxy Note and a Montblanc Meisterstuck. In line with the vision of promoting upcoming writers, Etisalat will sponsor a book tour to three African cities. The winning writer will also embark on the Etisalat Fellowship at the University of East Anglia mentored by Professor Giles Foden (author of The Last King of Scotland) which will include significant opportunities to meet other writers, publishers and most importantly work on their second book. Shortlisted writers will win a Samsung Galaxy Note and also go on a book tour to two major African cities.
The Etisalat Prize for Literature is unique in that it also aims to promote the publishing industry at large and will therefore purchase 1000 copies of all shortlisted books which will be donated to various schools, book clubs and libraries across the African continent.
Method of Application
Applications will be accepted via post only. Please complete the attached entry form found on the official website (link to it is below). Completing the form signifies acceptance of Etisalat's terms and conditions.
The application form should be submitted along with seven (7) copies of the submitted book to the following address:
Etisalat Prize for Literature
Etisalat Nigeria
6th Floor
Building 2, Oriental Office Building
3, Lekki Road, Victoria Island
Lagos
DEADLINES:
Entries for the Fiction Novel category opened on 12th of May to publishers who have published a minimum of five authors in the last three years.
Entries fulfilling the criteria listed below will be accepted until the 8th August 2014
- The book was first published between 01 May 2012 and May 31 2014
- The book was first published in English and by an author of African citizenship
- All shortlisted and winning authors will cooperate fully with Etisalat corporate communications, making themselves available for interviews, events and other opportunities where possible
- Entries by non-African based publishers will require a co-publisher partnership with an African based publisher should any entries be shortlisted
Call to Entry - 12th May 2014
Entry Deadline - 8th August 2014
Longlist announced - 3rd November 2014
Shortlist announced - 8th December 2014
Winner announced - 22nd February 2015
PLEASE NOTE:
Contact Telephone: +234 (0) 818 111 0 222
Etisalat Nigeria is one of the major mobile telecommunications service providers in Nigeria. Established in 2008, the network has since grown in leaps and bounds, and currently holds 15% of the market share with over 15 million subscribers.
Etisalat Nigeria is one of the 15 operations of the Etisalat Group that spans across Africa, Middle East and Asia serving over 150 million subscribers; and it is committed to delivering innovative and quality services to its growing subscribers.
Application Deadline: 8 August 2014
Open to International students: Yes (ONLY Africans)
More Awards Information and Application
Related: List of Awards for Africans and non-Africans