The Hope Prize is a global short story competition offering a $13,000 prize pool, international publication with Simon & Schuster Australia, and the chance to be part of an anthology that supports CAMFED, a pan-African movement revolutionising girls’ education.

We welcome stories from writers everywhere — emerging or established — that explore the themes of hope, courage, or resilience in creative and diverse ways.

Submissions close at 11.59pm AEDT on 31 October 2025. Share your story today.

Please ensure you’ve checked what 11:59 PM AEDT (Melbourne, Australia) corresponds to in your local time zone.
Australia is ahead of most countries, so your local deadline may fall earlier than expected.

Please note, submissions for The Hope Prize are managed securely through Submittable, the world's leading submissions platform.