The William Trevor Scholarship

Deadline: 7th March 2014 

This scholarship honours the contribution to literature of the internationally-renowned novelist and short story writer, William Trevor. The scholarship is open to all students worldwide who would welcome an opportunity to attend the Cork Writers' School. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition, accommodation (bed and breakfast) at the Summer School and transport to and from all organised social and cultural events. It will not cover travel costs or admission charges. Applications will be judged by a panel on the basis of academic merit and reasons for taking the course.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over by 1 January 2014. Free to enter. More over on their website.

(b) Ginosko Flash Fiction Contest

Deadline: 1st March 2014

Entry Fees: $5 

Submit up to 2 pieces, 800 words maximum each piece.

Final Judges: Maggie Heaps, Michael Hettich, Gary Lundy, E M Schorb, Larissa Shmailo, Andrena Zawinski, Andrei Guruianu, Robert Paul Cesaretti.

$250 award and awarded work will be published on the Ginosko Literary Journal website. More info available on the website.

(c) On the Premises Competition

Deadline: 31st January 2014

They are looking for short stories based on ANY of the previous 21 premises. You'll find a list of the past premises on their past issues page.

Stories should be 1,000-5,000 words.

No entry fees.

Full details over on their website.