United Arab EmiratesOtherNext cycle not announced yetCash prizesSheikh Zayed Book Award – Young Author (AED 750,000, Up to Age 40)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comOpportunity Overview
The Young Author category of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award gives the winner AED 750,000 and is open to writers aged 40 or under of any nationality. The book must be written in Arabic (or translated from or into Arabic), published in book form within the last two years with an ISBN, and must not have won a major international or Arab prize or be nominated for another award at the time of submission. Each nominee may submit only one book a year, directly or through the publisher. The 21st edition (2026–2027) accepted submissions from 1 May to 1 September 2026; the next edition's dates have not been announced.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsAED 750,000 for the winner
In the Young Author category.
AED 7.75 million in total prizes
Across nine categories and the Cultural Personality of the Year.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
3 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Cash prizes. Announced benefits: AED 750,000 for the winner, AED 7.75 million in total prizes.
Eligible levels: Other.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online nomination form, Copies of the nominated book, Details of any co-authors.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.zayedaward.ae/en/how-to-nominate/young-author. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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