⭐ Orwell Youth Prize

Far more than just a prize, the Orwell Youth Prize provides free feedback and online resources to support all young writers on every step of your writing journey. Write about your world, in any form you choose, and get personalised feedback and the chance to win a cash prize and books for you and your school. The Prize is open to anyone in years 7-13 who is at school or college in the United Kingdom, the word limit is 1000 words if you’re in school years 7-11, and 1500 words for school years 12-13.. This year's Prize is open for entries on the theme of 'Truth'.

⭐ Young Playwrights Award

The Young Playwrights Award is a free, open-access competition for anyone aged 13-18 in the UK interested in writing a play. Entries should be between 1,000 – 5,000 words.

⭐ Pitch Magazine's Young Sports Journalist Competition

Pitch magazine is seeking well-argued articles from aspiring journalists. The competition is open to young people aged between 14-21, attending school or college in the UK. Entries must be a minimum of 700 words and no more than 800 words. You must answer one of the questions in your age group. Winning entries will be published online and in print.