Award for African Poets living anywhere in the world

Run by the Babishai Niwe Poetry Foundation, this award is open to all African poets, living anywhere in the world, provided they will not have published (including self-publishing) a full-length collection by May 2015. The first prize winner will receive USD1,000, and the top ten will receive mentorship and publication. Deadline is May 15th 2015, 11.59pm Ugandan time. For more information, visit: http://www.bnpoetryaward.co.ug/submit-poems/
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Faber New Poets – mentoring scheme!

Fantastic opportunity for UK-based poets who have yet to publish a pamphlet or first collection! The winners receive mentoring, plus financial support and pamphlet publication. Applications must be received on or before 30th January 2015. Full details here: http://www.faber.co.uk/blog/faber-new-poets-2014-15/