Chaucer Canterbury Tales Writing Competition
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature
LocationRemotely
Opportunity description
Chaucer is announcing the Canterbury Tales Writing Competition that offers a chance for students of all ages to showcase their writing skills.
Age groups:
- Junior: 5-10 years old
- Intermediate: 11-14 years old
- Senior: 15-18 years old
Theme: Surprise, Surprise!
Guidelines:
- Write a poem or story about a surprise.
- Write a poem or story with a twist in the tail.
- Write a description of a character who was not what they appeared to be.
Word Count: 500 words max
Closing Date: 28 February 2025
Entry: Free
Top Prize: £300 for winner and £1000 for their school library
For further information, please visit their website.
Benefits
- Cash prize for the winner.
- Cash prize for the winner's school library.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be school-age students.
- The story should not exceed 500 words.