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This amazing free-to-enter poetry competition from the Alpine Fellowship is open to poems (or collections of poems) of up to 500 words. It is also open to all nationalities, though applicants must be aged 18 or above at the time of entry and all entries must be written in English. Applicants can only enter one of the prizes and are limited to one entry per person.
Note that the winner and runners-up will receive cash prizes and will be invited to attend the Alpine Fellowship’s annual symposium. The organisation will offer up to £500 travel expenses to help with travel to the event and meals and accommodation during the symposium dates are also covered.
The Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize 2026 will be awarded for the best poetic response on the theme of JOY.
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