Calling young writers each year the Financial Times and The Bodley Head, one of Britain’s leading publishers of non-fiction, team up to find the best young essay-writing talent from around the world. Now in its seventh year, The Bodley Head/FT Essay Prize has been the springboard for many exciting writers.
The Bodley Head/FT Essay Prize is open to anyone between 18 and 35 years old. The judges are looking for a dynamic, authoritative and lively essay of no more than 3,500 words in English, on any subject. The winner will receive: £1,500 cash and an e-publication with The Bodley Head, publication in the FT of their winning essay and a mentoring session with The Bodley Head. Two runners-up will win £500 cash each and an e-publication with The Bodley Head.
Terms and conditions The competition closes on August 16 2019, at midday GMT. You can find tips on how to write a winning entry here.
