The Bracken Prize for Young Authors (formerly known as the Bracken Bower Prize) celebrates and supports young writers with innovative ideas about the future of business and supported by the FT and Standard Chartered.

Presented annually, the prize recognises the best proposal for a business book written by an author under the age of 35. It aims to encourage the next generation of business thinkers to share fresh perspectives on important business challenges, leadership, innovation, and emerging trends.

Judges assess entries based on originality, quality of research, clarity of ideas, and the potential impact of the proposed book. The competition offers aspiring authors an opportunity to gain recognition and bring their ideas to a wider audience.

Eligibility

To apply for the Bracken Prize for Young Authors, applicants must:

1. Be under 35 years of age at the time of entry.
   
2. Submit an original proposal for a non-fiction business book.
   
3. Present fresh, well-researched ideas that address current or emerging business issues.
   
4. Demonstrate originality, clear thinking, and the potential to make a meaningful contribution to business knowledge.
   
5. Aspiring writers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals with innovative ideas about the future of business.
   
   

Deadline:
30 September 2026 (11:59pm BST)

Link to Apply:
https://brackenprize.live.ft.com/page/5966373/submit-book-proposal