Applications are open for the Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize 2025. Are you a young poet in Canada? Showcase your talent and get recognized in the prestigious Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Youth!
The Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Youth was established to foster a lifelong relationship between Canadian youth and the literary arts, specifically poetry. The prize is supported through a generous donation from the Stursberg family and other donors in honour of Jessamy Stursberg.
Benefits
- Cash Prizes: Win $450, $400, or $350 in both Junior (Grades 7–9) and Senior (Grades 10–12) categories.
- Recognition: Gain national recognition for your poetic talent.
- Opportunity to Grow: Be part of a legacy that nurtures young poets across Canada.
Eligibility
- Students must be in one of the two categories: grades 7-9 (junior), or grades 10-12 (senior).
- Students may submit only one (1) poem.
- Poems must be a maximum of one (1) page long.
- Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Homeschooled students are welcome to submit – select the grade most appropriate for your age or year of study.
- Parents, guardians, and teachers are permitted to submit poems on behalf of students as long as the student has provided their consent.
Deadline: 30 April, 2o25
Application
Click here to submit your entry
For more information, visit Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize.
