Kenyon Review - Postgraduate Fellowship for Writers

Information about the Kenyon Review Poetry Contest, including submission guidelines, deadlines, fees, and past winners.

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DeadlineNovember 30, 2025

Award amount$0.00 – $2,500.00

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Kenyon Review Poetry Contest

Information about the Kenyon Review Poetry Contest, including submission guidelines, deadlines, fees, and past winners.

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Deadline

December 31, 2025

Eligibility

Writers must not have published a book of poetry.; Submit 3-5 poems, no longer than ten pages.; Do not submit work previously published.; Do not submit more than once per year.; Do not simultaneously submit.

Requirements

Remove name and identifying information from manuscript.

Application materials

3-5 poems; Manuscript with identifying information removed

How to apply

Submit via Submittable portal; Entry fee of $24

Important dates

Submissions open: November 1; Submissions close: December 31, 2025; Winners announced: Late spring

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