Writing Competition UK/International

Foyle Young Poet

Difficulty

4 4/5

Target Students Young poets worldwide submitting original poems to a respected international youth poetry competition.

Event Time October

Registration Period March-July

Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award is an international poetry competition organized by the Poetry Society in the United Kingdom, established in 1998 to discover and support young poets aged 11–17 worldwide. It is one of the most prestigious youth poetry awards globally.

Competition Structure
- Open to young writers aged 11–17 worldwide
- Participants submit original poetry collections each year
- Judged by professional poets, editors, and literary experts
- A Top 100 shortlist is selected, from which Gold and Silver winners are chosen

Work Characteristics
- Emphasis on originality and linguistic expression
- Focus on imagery, rhythm, and emotional depth
- No fixed theme, encouraging creative freedom and experimentation

Literary Value
Represents international-level excellence in youth poetry writing and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious global awards for young poets.

Impact on College Applications
Highly valuable for applications in English literature, creative writing, humanities, and arts programs. It is especially recognized by top universities in the UK and the US as evidence of strong literary talent.

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