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The Glenna Luschei Prizefor African Poetry

Days leftClosedOctober 1, 2026

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The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry is an annual literary award administered by the African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and funded by American poet and philanthropist Glenna Luschei. The prize honors the best book-length poetry collection published each year by an African poet and seeks to celebrate excellence in African poetry while increasing the visibility of African voices worldwide. The award recognizes collections that demonstrate exceptional artistic quality and contribute significantly to contemporary African literature. Since its establishment in 2015, it has become one of the most prestigious poetry awards dedicated to African poets

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Nationality Requirement

    • Be African citizens or members of the African diaspora.

  2. 02

    Publication Requirement

    • Submit a full-length poetry collection written in English.

  3. 03

    Publication Period

    • The collection must have been published during the eligibility year specified by the competition.

  4. 04

    Publisher Requirement

    • Books must be published by a recognized press.

  5. 05

    Genre Requirement

    • The work must be poetry.

  6. 06

    Required Materials

    Applicants typically submit: • A completed nomination form. • Copies of the poetry collection. • Publication details. • Author information. • Contact information. • Books are usually nominated by publishers, though self-nominations may be considered under specific guidelines.

  7. 07

    Selection Criteria

    Judges evaluate entries based on: • Literary excellence. • Originality. • Artistic quality. • Contribution to African poetry. • Innovation and impact.

  8. 08

    Application Process

    • Step 1 • Confirm that the poetry collection was published during the eligible year. • Step 2 • Complete the nomination form on the African Poetry Book Fund website. • Step 3 • Submit copies of the book and supporting materials. • Step 4 • A panel of distinguished poets and scholars reviews the submissions. • Step 5 • The winner is announced later in the year