Migrant Worker Poetry Competition 2019

Call for Submission for Migrant Worker Poetry Competition 2019

Rules and Regulations

1. Only Work Permit/ Special Pass holders are eligible
2. Each participant can submit 1 poem in any language
3. Only original works will be considered
4. Last date for submission: 30th September 2019 (11:59 PM)
5. Judges will shortlist entries by 20th October 2019
6. Selected finalists will have to recite their shortlisted poems in a public event on 10th November 2019 for final judging
7. Submission to be sent by email (sgmigrantpoetry@gmail.com)
8. Please indicate your name, nationality, mobile number and work permit/ S Pass number in the submission email
9. Entrants retain the copyright, the organizer retains the rights to publish and distribute any submitted poem and their translations
10. Winners (1st prize only) from 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 are not allowed to submit

Prizes for the contest

1st Prize: SGD 500
2nd Prize: SGD 300
3rd Prize: SGD 200
Consolation prizes; trophies and certificates
Best entries will be considered for publication