Award for Young Literary Talents: George Konell Prize
Wiesbaden Awards George Konell Scholarship for Thirteenth Time
The state capital, Wiesbaden, will grant the prestigious George Konell Scholarship for the thirteenth consecutive year. Eligible participants are students in grades 9 to 12 who demonstrate a keen interest in the German language.
The competition, which has been fostering young literary talents since its inception in 1997, is open until September 30, 2023. Contestants are invited to submit a self-written prose text, short story, or essay. The German language should be handled with mastery, sensitivity, and creativity, with the submissions limited to no more than five pages.
The prize includes a cash award of 500 euros and a recognition prize for the runner-up. The formal ceremony is scheduled to take place in November 2023 at the Literature House, a renowned meeting place for literature enthusiasts in Wiesbaden. The winning entries will be presented by a skilled actor or actress during the event.
Established in honor of the Wiesbaden-based poet, George Konell, the scholarship celebrates both the art of writing and the artistic engagement with the German language. Konell was an integral part of Wiesbaden's literary scene for his literary work and long-standing connections with the city.
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To apply, participants should send their submissions via email to [email protected]. For more information, visit the official George Konell Scholarship website at www.wiesbaden.de.
In previous years, the winner of the George Konell Scholarship has been chosen based on the quality of their writing, creativity, and engagement with the German language. Past winners include Wiesbaden students Carla Wendel and Aaron Bitzer, who were awarded for their short stories "Fremdkoerper" and "Rendezvous," respectively. More details about their work and other past winners may be found on the organization's official website or by contacting them directly.
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Participants in the German language competition organised by Wiesbaden, the George Konell Scholarship, are encouraged to demonstrate their learning, education-and-self-development through a striking and creative prose text, short story, or essay in the competition which accepts submissions until September 30, 2023. The scholarship, celebrating both writing artistry and the German language, was established in honour of the Wiesbaden-based poet, George Konell, and previous winners have shown exceptional quality in their writing, creativity, and engagement with the German language.
