Department of English Essay Prize (The)

A $200 gift certificate to Epic Books, funded jointly by Epic Books and the faculty of the English Department, will be awarded annually for the best essay written as part of regular course requirements in English. Any student who has written an exceptionally good essay during the year will be encouraged to re-submit an unmarked copy to the Department Chair by the end of classes in April, to be considered for that year’s prize. Essays will be adjudicated by the English Department.

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• Incoming student applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with priority consideration given to applications received before February 28.
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