The Prize was instituted by the Srinivas Rayaprol Literary Trust to recogniae excellence in poetry written in English and is being administered jointly with the Department of English, University of Hyderabad. The prize — consisting of a cash award of Rs.15,000 and a citation — will be presented at a literary event in Hyderabad in October 2015. The entries will be judged by a distinguished jury of poets and literary personalities.
Criteria
Indian citizens between 20-40 years and writing poetry in English can send their submissions. Entries must include:
Three (3) different, unpublished poems written by the applicant;
Evidence of age; (scanned copies of passport, driver’s license, pan card, or any other valid id);
Complete contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses).
Note: Please do not put your name on the poems to be submitted to the jury members.
Deadline: August 31, 2015
Entries must be e-mailed to rayaproltrust@gmail.com or sent to Dr. Aparna Rayaprol, Department of Sociology, Convener, Srinivas Rayaprol Poetry Prize, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad 500046.
Email entries preferred.
