The 2025 Prize
The 2025 Walter Scott Prize has now opened for submissions by publishers. The closing date for submissions is 31st October 2024. Books must have been published during the 2024 calendar year in the UK, Ireland or the Commonwealth, and be set at least 60 years ago, ie 1964 or earlier.
You can download the full set of Rules, and a Submission form, by clicking on these links:
We’re looking forward to receiving your submissions! If you have any queries, please contact us.
The Walter Scott Prize 2025 Timetable
2nd September 2024 Prize opens for submissions
31st October 2024 Closing date for submissions
February 2025 Longlist announced
April 2025 Shortlist announced
June 2025 Winner announced, Borders Book Festival