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PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize
United States (PEN America is based in New York, NY; prize inspired by Robert J. Dau's hometown in northern Michigan)
2025
National Youth Poet Laureate
United States; national ceremonies have been held at locations such as the Library of Congress in Wa, and the Kennedy Center.
2025
Davidson Literature Fellows Scholarship
Remote (international applicants allowed, but eligibility restricted to U.S. citizens/permanent residents or active U.S. military overseas)
2025
Electric Literature & Symphony Space Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize
New York City, United States
2025
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