The 2025 Prize

The 2025 Walter Scott Prize has now closed for submissions.  You can download the Rules of the Prize by clicking on this link: WSP Rules 2025  

Below is the timetable for judging and announcements.  If you have any queries, please contact us.

 

The Walter Scott Prize 2025 Timetable

2nd September 2024                         Prize opened for submissions

31st October 2024                              Closing date for submissions

18th February 2025                            Longlist announced

15th April 2025                                   Shortlist announced

12th-13th June 2025                          Winner announced, Borders Book Festival