Audre Lorde Memorial Prose Prize

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a feminist writer and submit a work of fiction or prose. Submitted work should take up a topic of discourse found in Lourde's work or seek to illustrate a condition, idea, or ideal found in her fiction or prose. One award is given for fiction and one for non-fiction. For application and information, please contact sponsor.

How to Apply

Apply directly through National Women's Studies Association (NWSA)'s official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the December 31, 2026 deadline.

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