• The work must be original, written in Arabic, and not translated or adapted.
• It should be intended for children up to age 12.
• Must be a first edition with a deposit number or ISBN from 2022–2024.
• The application must include full details of the illustrator, including phone number, address, email, and a copy of a valid ID.
• No age restrictions.

General Guidelines

• Open exclusively to Egyptian nationals.
• Each applicant may submit only one work and apply to one category.
• Submitted work must not have won any other Egyptian, regional, or international award.
• Entries must not be submitted to any other competition during the same timeframe.
• All applicants must confirm that their work is original, not plagiarized, and not AI-generated. Submissions will be screened using plagiarism and AI-detection tools.
• If the submission is an adaptation (screenplay or play) of an existing Egyptian literary work, the original title must be cited, and a signed consent letter from the original author must be attached.
• Submissions are welcome from individuals, cultural institutions, universities, and organizations.
• The award committee reserves the right to withhold or revoke any award if necessary.
• In outstanding cases, the Board of Trustees may approve the translation of winning works into foreign languages.
• The publishing house with the most award-winning works will receive a Certificate of Recognition at the annual award ceremony.
• Winning screenplays may be nominated for professional production consideration at the El Gouna and Cairo International Film Festivals.
• Complete the official application form available at this link.
• Submit 5 printed copies of the work in the selected category.
• For screenplay and theatre scripts, also submit 5 copies of the treatment (max 5 pages) along with 5 bound copies of the work.
• Submissions must be delivered by hand or by mail to: Sawiris Foundation for Social Development
  10 Al-Diwan Street, off Nile Corniche, Garden City, Cairo
  Submission Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday (excluding public holidays)

Deadline for submissions: Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Submissions received after this date will not be considered.

ℹ️ For Further Information: Phone: 01221113331

(Available daily from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, except Fridays and Saturdays, excluding public holidays)