World Literature Today Student Translation Prize

A Contest for Translation Studies Students

The 2026 prizewinners will be selected and announced in May 2026.

Who can enter? The contest is open to all students, worldwide, enrolled in translation studies programs.

What can they submit? An entry is a prose piece of up to 1,000 words or up to three poems, translated into English. Each piece must be accompanied by a professional cover letter. That letter must include the name of a sponsoring faculty member from the translation studies program as well as confirmation that the translated author has given permission for the translation.

Is there an entry fee? Yes. A student must pay $10 for each entry (prose piece or up to three poems).

How do I enter? Submit your entry using our Submittable form.