Zeytinburnu 12th Short Story Competition Begins and Prizes Announced
It has been reported that applications are now open for the Short Story Competition organized for the 12th time by the Zeytinburnu Municipality. A total of 940,000 TL in prize money will be awarded.
The traditional Short Story Competition, organized for the 12th time in cooperation with the Zeytinburnu Municipality Information Houses and Youth Center, has officially begun. It was announced that a total cash prize of 940,000 TL will be distributed in the competition, which aims to support young writers.
Purpose and Scope of the Competition
Aimed at encouraging the correct and effective use of language as well as bringing new works into literature, the organization targets serving as an occasion for the emergence of young writers.
Conditions of Participation and Application Requirements
The event is open to primary school fourth graders, middle school, high school, university students, and adults, with requirements to reside, study, or work in the district, or be a member of the relevant centers.
Applications for the organization, whose theme is set as free, will be made in person, and each participant can apply with a maximum of two stories.
Work Submission Details and Date
The texts must be submitted digitally via a flash drive in Arial 12 font, 1.5 line spacing, and a maximum of 10 pages. The deadline for submitting the works has been announced as December 26, 2026.
Selection Committee Members
The submitted works will be evaluated by a 7-member selection committee consisting of Cemal Şakar, Güray Süngü, Aykut Ertuğrul, Necip Tosun, Murat K. Murat, Akif Hasan Kaya, and Mukadder Gemici.
Prizes and Camp Gift
In addition to the monetary support to be given to those who rank, the top three winners will earn the right to a five-night, six-day Çanakkale Nature and History Camp with two people from their families.