1. Applicants must be Egyptian citizens.
2. Submitted works must be first editions, published between 2021 and 2023, either within or outside Egypt, and must have an ISBN or national deposit number.
3. For the Established Writers category, applicants must be over 40 years old as of July 25, 2024.
4. Each author may submit only one work and apply for only one category of the award.
5. Submitted works must not have previously won any other Egyptian, Arab, or international awards.
6. The same work cannot be submitted to another competition during the same period.
7. Authors must guarantee that the submitted work is their original creation, not plagiarized or written using artificial intelligence. Submitted works will be examined using specialized programs to ensure originality.
8. Submissions are accepted from individuals, as well as cultural organizations, universities, and institutions.
9. The relevant committees reserve the right to withhold the award in any category without providing reasons or to withdraw it after granting if deemed necessary.
10. In the case of an exceptionally distinguished work, the award’s board of trustees may decide to translate the work into other languages.
11. The publishing house with the most award-winning works will be honored with a certificate of appreciation at the annual Sawiris Cultural Award ceremony.

How to Apply for the 20th Edition:

1. Interested applicants must complete the electronic application form and attach all required documents.
2. Submit 5 copies of the work for any award category.

The copies and the signed application form should be delivered in person or by mail to the Sawiris Foundation headquarters at the following address: 10 Al-Diwan Street, off Nile Corniche, Garden City, Cairo. Submissions are accepted daily from 10 AM to 2 PM, except on Fridays, Saturdays, and official holidays.