Commonwealth Class Short Story Writing Competition For Young Students 2018

The following prizes will be given to students awarded first, second and third place in the competition:

  • The 1st prize winner will receive a £100 book token or equivalent voucher and a certificate.
  • The 2nd prize winner will receive a £50 book token or equivalent voucher and a certificate, and
  • The 3rd prize winner will receive a £30 book token or equivalent voucher and a certificate.

Prizes are personal to the winners and cannot be transferred to any third party. Prizes cannot be exchanged for money or any other goods or services.

Eligibilty:

The Competition is open to residents of a Commonwealth country aged between 7 and 14 years. As the entrants are under the age of 18 years, his/her entry must be submitted on their behalf by a
parent/guardian over the age of 18 years who, in submitting the entry, agrees to and accepts these Competition Rules:

  • Only one entry per person is allowed.
  • The theme of the story is ‘Peace’.
  • The story must be written in English.
  • The maximum word limit of the stories is:
    • 300 words from 7-10 year olds
    • 500 words from 11-14 year olds
  • Entry to the Competition is free of charge although entrants are responsible for any costs associated with entry.
  • All entries must be submitted online.