MastersDeadline: 10 Aug, 2026

Phoenix Prize for Creative Writing at University of Auckland 2026

University of Auckland

Overview

Phoenix Prize for Creative Writing at University of Auckland 2026 is offered for Masters degree in the field of Creative Writing. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 10 Aug, 2026. This scholarship is provided by University of Auckland and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, NZD $3,500.

Open for: Open to all nationals.
Degree: Masters
Provided by: University of Auckland
Deadline: 10 Aug, 2026
Scholarship Value: Partial Funding, NZD $3,500

The Phoenix Prize for Creative Writing recognizes the student in the Master of Creative Writing degree at the University of Auckland who has completed a high-quality manuscript with strong commercial potential in the award year, aiming to support its progress toward publication.

Eligibility Criteria for the Phoenix Prize for Creative Writing at the University of Auckland

Applicants must be enrolled in the Master of Creative Writing degree.
The manuscript submitted for examination must demonstrate: High quality.
Strong potential for commercial success.
The manuscript must be submitted for examination by 31 July in the year of the award.
To be considered for the prize, applicants must submit an electronic copy of their manuscript to the Selection Committee.

Value of the Phoenix Prize for Creative Writing at the University of Auckland

One prize will be awarded annually and will be of the value of $3,500.

Application Process

No separate application is necessary. All eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled in the Master of Creative Writing degree.

The manuscript submitted for examination must demonstrate

High quality.
Strong potential for commercial success.
The manuscript must be submitted for examination by 31 July in the year of the award.
To be considered for the prize, applicants must submit an electronic copy of their manuscript to the Selection Committee.

Benefits

One prize will be awarded annually and will be of the value of $3,500.

How to Apply

No separate application is necessary.
All eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

Quick Info

Funding

One prize will be awarded annually and will be of the value of $3,500.

Level

Masters

Field of Study

Creative Writing

Deadline

10 Aug, 2026

Eligibility Criteria for the Phoenix Prize for Creative Writing at the University of Auckland

Applicants must be enrolled in the Master of Creative Writing degree.
The manuscript submitted for examination must demonstrate: High quality.
Strong potential for commercial success.
The manuscript must be submitted for examination by 31 July in the year of the award.
To be considered for the prize, applicants must submit an electronic copy of their manuscript to the Selection Committee.

Value of the Phoenix Prize for Creative Writing at the University of Auckland

One prize will be awarded annually and will be of the value of $3,500.

Application Process

No separate application is necessary. All eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled in the Master of Creative Writing degree.

The manuscript submitted for examination must demonstrate

High quality.
Strong potential for commercial success.
The manuscript must be submitted for examination by 31 July in the year of the award.
To be considered for the prize, applicants must submit an electronic copy of their manuscript to the Selection Committee.