KidsWorldFun Short Story Contest
Calling all young writers from around the world! It’s time to release your creativity and share your incredible stories with us. KidsWorldFun presents the ultimate Short Story Contest, open to young people of all ages.
Amazing Prizes Await
First Prize: $100, certificate and publication; Second Prize: $75, certificate and publication; Third Prize: $50, certificate and publication.
Highly commented stories will also be published for the world to enjoy.
Contest Categories and Word Limits
To ensure fairness, we have set three categories for writers to choose from and minimum and maximum word limits for each category.
Categories | Ages | Word Limits | |
Minimum | Maximum | ||
Sub-junior | 7-9 | 300 words | 1000 words |
Junior | 10-12 | 500 words | 1000 words |
Senior | 13-16 | 700 words | 1000 words |
Submission Guidelines
●Include proof of age with your entry (scan or take a photo of your identity card). Entries without proof of age will be disqualified.
●Your story must be original and unpublished.
●Type your story out.
Our judges will evaluate each story based on content, language and writing style. Their decision will be final. For more information, please contact us at enquiry@kidsworldfun.com. We’re here to assist you every step of the way.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and win amazing prizes! Enter the KidsWorldFun Short Story Contest today!
1.What may a second prize winner get?A.A reward of $10. | B.A certificate and publication. |
C.Prize money and honors. | D.$75, certificate and publication. |
A.A handwritten draft. | B.A science fiction of 1500 words. |
C.An award-winning essay. | D.A printout of a 900-word original story. |
A.To promote a reading website. | B.To appeal for participation. |
C.To explain an application process. | D.To teach kids writing principles. |
A.At an airport. | B.In a hotel. | C.In a travel agency. |
A.February. | B.March. | C.April. |
A.There are few flights to choose. |
B.She can’t arrange accommodation for him. |
C.Holidays in the Australian Outback are less popular. |
A.On the 10th. | B.On the 16th. | C.On the 18th. |
A.To purchase electronic equipment. |
B.To hire an advertising agency. |
C.To rent a recording studio. |
A.He has been relocated to another branch. |
B.He has started a new company. |
C.He has changed professions. |
A.Listen to some music. |
B.Talk with Penelope Cage. |
C.Leave her contact information. |
A.She was chatting with a friend. |
B.She was playing football. |
C.She was walking home. |
A.Find a shelter. | B.See the lightning. | C.Contact her mom. |
A.They are noisy. | B.They are impolite. | C.They are tough. |
A.He has a leg injury. |
B.He withdrew from the football team. |
C.He spent his holiday with his teammates. |
Summer Semester is an optional third semester for UQ (The University of Queensland) students, or an opportunity to discover new knowledge and skills for non-UQ students. Each year, UQ has a number of courses available for enrollment in the intensive 8-week Summer Semester.
Anyone is qualified to enroll in the Summer Semester, but please note some courses are only available to current students who are enrolled in a UQ degree.
Past applicants have included:
●current UQ students
●students from other universities, including international students
●professionals
●adults from a range of backgrounds
●high-school students
If you are a current UQ student, you can access your student account to enroll. If you're enrolled at another Australian university and you want to undertake a course at UQ during Summer Semester for credit towards your program at your home institution, you should apply as a “cross-institutional student”. Before you apply, make sure you get approval from your home university and confirm you can get credit for your UQ studies.
Date | Event |
Monday 11 September, 2023 | Summer Semester class timetable available to students |
Tuesday 31 October, 2023 | Application for cross-institutional enrollment due |
Friday 10 November, 2023 | Due date for enrollment |
Monday 27 November, 2023 | Classes commence |
Friday 8 December, 2023 | Last date for addition or substitution of courses |
Monday 18 December, 2023 | Due date for payment of fees and charges |
See the How to Pay page or contact Student Central for information about payment methods.
1.Which word can best describe the past applicants of Summer Semester?A.Skilled. | B.Young. | C.Diverse. | D.Competent. |
A.By accessing the How to Pay page. | B.By logging onto the student account. |
C.By calling Student Central. | D.By confirming with the program director. |
A.31 October, 2023. | B.10 November, 2023. |
C.8 December, 2023. | D.18 December, 2023. |