National Poetry Competition
National Poetry Competition Frequently Asked Questions
What is age limit?
National Poetry Competition is open for adults from 18 and above and young children from 8 – 17 years.
Can I reapply after rejection?
Yes you can reapply after rejection as many times as you wish.
Can I apply for multiple competitions?
Yes you can apply for multiples competitions at the same time.
Why Fees?
Pakistani Rs. 500/ will be charged from each participant of the competition. You are requested submit Rs. 500/= Fess for each competition. This Fees is used for providing support to students with financial emergency which may impede their academic progress and ability to complete classes. For more information for Student Relief Fund click here.
Submit Fees on following Accounts.
Account Title: Riaz Ahmed
(JazzCash, Upaisa and Easypaisa):
03353304400
Note: Provide screenshot of payment and upload in the form provided in each competition.
Can I get any award?
Youth For Pakistan is non-profit organization, we conduct 16 competitions on monthly basis, so we can not provide cash prize but we provide certificate to winners and put winners profile on our website and social media platforms.
How To Apply?
You are requested to fill the form provided below and choose your competition from dropdown list.
Youth For Pakistan is pleased to announce the very first All Pakistan English/Urdu National Poetry Competition. Interested students can register themselves at the link below. Register yourself and a particular Director will contact you on your email address and cell number provided by you in the registration form.
A online national poetry competition is an event in which poets can submit their original poems for consideration, and a panel of judges evaluates the submissions to determine winners. Poetry competitions can be organized by various institutions such as schools, universities, literary societies, or private organizations. The main purpose of the online poetry competition is the promotion of creative writing, granting a platform for poets to exhibit their work, and fostering appreciation for poetry. Online poetry contests can also identify new and rising poets and make them known widely.
Benefits
Creative Expression: It is a channel where one can put down their thoughts, feelings, and ideas in an organized yet creative manner.
Development of Skills: Participants can enhance their writing, language, and storytelling skills and develop skills related to poetry, such as rhyme, meter, and imagery.
Boosts Confidence: Reading poetry in competition cultivates self-expression and helps build up confidence in sharing personal works with an audience.
Cultural Sensitivities: Poets often investigate different themes such as identity, society, or culture, increasing the understanding of different perspectives.
Recognition and Encouragement: Winning or receiving feedback in a competition can be a great motivator and provide recognition for hard work and talent, and inspire future writing.
Community Building: Poetry competitions create a sense of community among writers, allowing them to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with like-minded individuals.
Rules and Regulations
- The competition is open to participants within the specified age range (e.g., 13–25 years). Participants must be residents of Pakistan or of Pakistani origin. Each participant can submit only one entry.
- This competition is limited only to Urdu and English language at this time. It must be original, individual work and must not be previously published anywhere, in any form, including online. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Only single author poems qualify (no co-authored poems).
- Students may conference with parents, teachers, and/or peers on their work. Entries can be fact or fiction. Plagiarism will lead to instant disqualification.
- Each entry must be submitted digitally with the required signature of a parent/guardian or a sponsoring teacher, confirming that the poem is original, and granting certain rights to the entry materials.
- By entering the contest, the artist agrees with the rules mentioned above and the decisions of the Selection Committee. Their decision shall be final and is not subject to appeal.
