Bodley Head/Financial Times Essay Prize 2016 for Long-form Essay Writing (£1,500 Prize plus Subscription to FT.com)

Submission Deadline:January 29 2017 (midnight GMT)

The Bodley Head/Financial Times Essay Prize aims to discover young talent from around the world in long-form essay writing, and has led to many new and exciting opportunities for winners and runners-up.

Requirements:

• The competition is open to anyone between 18-35 years old who would like their work to be read.

The judges are looking for a dynamic, authoritative and lively essay of no more than 3,500 words. It can be journalistic, a case study, wide-ranging or minutely focused. In keeping with the ethos of both sponsors, it can address any topic – from finance and current affairs to history and scientific discovery.

Benefits:

The winner will receive:

• £1,000 and an e-publication with The Bodley Head
• A mentoring session with The Bodley Head and Financial Times
• A subscription to FT.com, and a selection of books from The Bodley Head

Two runners up will win:

• £500 each and an e-publication with The Bodley Head
• A digital subscription to FT Weekend, and a selection of books from The Bodley Head

Submission:

Complete our application form and upload your essay. Deadline for submissions is January 29 2017 (midnight GMT)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Bodley Head/Financial Times Essay Prize 2016 for Long-form Essay Writing