Tarık Buğra Öykü Yarışması 2026

The Tarık Buğra Short Story Competition is an annual contest for high school students in Istanbul. It is organized by Istanbul Lise and offers a total prize pool of 40,000 Turkish Lira, with awards for first, second, third place and honorable mentions. The competition is open to high school students attending official or private schools in Istanbul, with submissions accepted online.

Cash prizes for top entrants; recognition in a prestigious local competition.

Open to high school students studying in Istanbul's public or private high schools.

Online submission; see the official page for the application link and requirements.