02/10/2026
✍ Contest Categories & Guidelines
All current PolyU undergraduates are invited to submit one piece of original writing in English (personal or created individually for a course) in one of the following categories:
• Short Story: Max. 4,000 words
• Opinion/Feature Article: Max. 1,200 words
• Poem: Max. 30 lines
• Note: AI-generated writing will not be accepted.
✍ Theme (optional): If you wish, your entry may explore this year's suggested theme: "Passages." However, all themes are welcome, including prompts developed for university coursework.
✍ Key Dates
• Submission Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026
• Winners Announced: Monday, December 7, 2026
✍ How to Submit
Send your work as a Word (.docx) attachment to [email protected]. Please include in your email:
• Full Name and Preferred Name / Nickname
• Year of Study, Major, Status at PolyU (full-time or exchange), and Student ID Number
• A brief declaration confirming:
o You are the original author and have not used AI tools to generate the text; and
o Whether the piece has been previously published on any third-party platform (if yes, please provide details).
We look forward to your submissions! 🤩
