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Macmillan Brown Prize for Writers at University of Canterbury 2026

Awarded by University of Canterbury

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsMasters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Up to NZD 2,000

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Canterbury

Provider

University of Canterbury

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility criteria for the Macmillan Brown Prize for Writers:

  • Applicants must either:
    • be enrolled as undergraduate students at the University; or
    • have become eligible to graduate with an undergraduate degree from the University no more than three years prior to the closing date for applications.
  • Applicants must submit an original piece of writing of their own sole composition, either unpublished or published, which deals imaginatively with any theme:
    • an essay, a short story, a poem or group of poems, or a short play. (The total length of the submission must not exceed 2,500 words.)

Value/Benefits of the Macmillan Brown Prize for Writers:

  • Financial assistance at a value of $2,000 (First Prize)
  • Financial assistance at a value of $1,000 (Second Prize)
  • Financial assistance at a value of $500 (Third Prize)

Application process:

Applicants must fill out an application form before the deadline.

Closing Date: 30 September

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  • The deadline of Macmillan Brown Prize for Writers at University of Canterbury 2026 is Expired.
  • Macmillan Brown Prize for Writers at University of Canterbury 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • Macmillan Brown Prize for Writers at University of Canterbury 2026 is offered for All subjects offered by the university.
  • Macmillan Brown Prize for Writers at University of Canterbury 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Macmillan Brown Prize for Writers at University of Canterbury 2026 is offered by University of Canterbury.
  • Macmillan Brown Prize for Writers at University of Canterbury 2026 covers Partial Funding, Up to NZD 2,000.