The Adam Foundation Prize in Creative Writing was established in 1996 through the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation by Denis and Verna Adam because of their strong wish to support the development of creative writing in New Zealand

The prize shall be awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director, International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML), to the student producing the best folio in the Masters in Creative Writing course.

The value of the prize in any year is subject to available funds.

The recipient will be asked to write a letter of appreciation which will be forwarded to the donor.

$5,000 (subject to available funds)

No application required

The Adam Foundation Prize in Creative Writing is awarded to the student producing the best folio in the Masters in Creative Writing course.