2026 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Submissions are now being accepted for the 12th Saroyan Prize. The awards, co-sponsored by Stanford University Libraries and the William Saroyan Foundation, are intended to encourage new or emerging writers and honor the Saroyan legacy of originality, vitality, and stylistic innovation. Two prizes of $5,000 each are given for works of fiction and nonfiction. Writers who have published three books or more are ineligible. Submit five copies of your work published between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025, and $50 entry fee by January 30, 2026. Visit our website for complete eligibility and submission details: saroyanprize.sites.stanford.edu.