SKYKY Writing Competition 2026

Theme: The World in 2050

1. Competition Overview

The SKYKY Writing Competition invites young writers to imagine what our world will look like in the year 2050. Students will explore future societies, technology, environment, culture, education, and human relationships through creative writing. The goal is to encourage imagination, critical thinking, storytelling skills, and global awareness.

2. Eligibility

Students will compete in two age categories:

Group A: Ages 12–14

Group B: Ages 15–17

All participants must be currently enrolled in middle school or high school.

3. Theme Description: “The World in 2050”

Students are encouraged to use fiction, speculative writing, or creative nonfiction to explore:

What will daily life look like in 2050?

How will technology shape human relationships, learning, health, or work?

What environmental challenges or solutions have reshaped the planet?

What will cities, communities, or rural life look like?

What values will society protect or struggle with?

What does hope look like in 2050? What about conflict or change?

Writers may submit short stories, personal reflections, imagined diaries, letters from the future, or creative essays.

4. Submission Requirements

Format

Written in English by pdf.

Length:

Group A (12–14): 600–1,000 words

Group B (15–17): 800–1,500 words

Typed, double-spaced, 12-point standard font (Times New Roman or Arial).

Include a cover page with:

Title of the work

Student name

Age group (12–14 or 15–17)

School and grade

Contact email

Originality

All submissions must be original and unpublished.

6. Awards

For Each Age Group (12–14 and 15–17):

1st Place – Trophy + Certificate + $2000

2nd Place – Medal + Certificate+$300

3rd Place – Medal + Certificate+$100

Honourable Mentions – Certificate of Achievement

Winning entries will be published a story collection by Skyky.

7. Important Dates

Submission Deadline: May 18th, 2026

Judging Period: May 20th -June 16th , 2026

Winners Announced: June 18th , 2026

Award Ceremony: August 16th , 2026

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8. Submission Method

Students may submit through:

Email: submitskyky@gmail.com

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pxMqMuhEEJeSHTFTkKWgsRF7FrWWwxKSlorPOQZhS40/edit?ts=6988d4c7

School/Community Partner Submission Box: submitskyky@gmail.com
 

9. Rules & Policies

One entry per student.

Offensive, discriminatory, or unsafe content is not allowed.

SKYKY reserves the right to publish winning entries with author credit.

Judges’ decisions are final.

10. Contact Information

For questions, please contact:
SKYKY Publishing & Multicultural Learning Foundation
Email: submitskyky@gmail.com
Phone: 6479220676