The Southern Cross University Student Writing Prize, proudly supported by Southern Cross University, aims to stimulate and showcase youth thinking and writing.
The Brief
Write an original piece of creative or journalistic writing of up to 500 words on any theme.
Who can enter
Years 9 – 12 students
Prizes
- Winner receives $500 cash, 2 x Festival Sunday passes. The winning piece will be published in Byron Writers Festival member magazine, northerly
- Two runners-up receive $150 cash each
Winners will be notified on Tuesday 15 July.
Presentation of Southern Cross University Student Writing Prize will take place at Byron Writers Festival Secondary Schools Day on Thursday 7 August at Bangalow Showground.
Proudly supported by Southern Cross University


Key Dates
- Submissions open: Thursday 1 May
- Applications close: Monday 30 June
- Winners notified: Tuesday 15 July
- Presentation for Southern Cross University Student Writing Prize: Secondary Schools Day, Thursday 7 August
Submission Guidelines
1. Write and polish an original piece of writing.
2. Include the title in the header of your story and in the file name.
3. Submit your story as a word document or PDF (Arial 12-point font preferred).
4. Submissions are judged anonymously. Your name should not be included anywhere on your story or filename – it should only be entered in this submission form.
5. Entries are limited to one submission per person.

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