The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Fall/Winter 2008 cycle of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship. As you may recall, this fellowship will help fund a
proposal designed by the applicant–a U.S. undergraduate or graduate student between […]
Posted on July 9th, 2008 by Peter Kerry Powers
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YORK LITTLE THEATRE’S 2008 PA Original Playwright Competition
Now seeking plays which meet the following requirements:
Full-length
Unproduced
Non-musical
Written by a Pennsylvania resident
Minimal set
A cast of approximately 10 or less
The winning play will premiere as part of York Little Theatre’s 2009-2010 Season. The playwright will also receive an Honorarium in the amount of […]
Posted on July 9th, 2008 by Peter Kerry Powers
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Witf welcomes students to submit their statements of personal belief in essays of 500 words or less to witf.org. All submissions will be considered and selected essays will be chosen for broadcasting on the witf radio station. Submissions can be sent to FM@witf.org with the phrase “This I Believe” in the subject line.
For […]
Posted on June 10th, 2008 by Peter Kerry Powers
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From the hippie culture to the AIDS epidemic to the Internet revolution, love has gone from “free” to fraught to Facebook. What is love now, in this age of 24/7 communication, blurred gender roles and new attitudes about sex and dating?
The New York Times invites college students nationwide to submit a personal essay of between […]
Posted on February 20th, 2008 by Mackenzie
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Entries are now being accepted for the 28th annual Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition, created to recognize and encourage the efforts of writers who have not yet achieved major-market success. Writers will compete for a $1,000 first prize, $500 second prize, and $500 third prize in this internationally acclaimed competition. Several honorable mentions are also […]
Posted on February 20th, 2008 by Mackenzie
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The London Review of Books is holding a competition for young reviewers. The prize for the best entry is £1000 and a one-year subscription to the LRB. Prizes may also be awarded for runners-up.
Each entrant should submit one review, praising or unpraising, between 2500 and 3000 words long, of any work of fiction or poetry […]
Posted on February 20th, 2008 by Mackenzie
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Submit your poetry and fiction to the 48th Annual Lex Allen Literary Festival Contest by noon on February 15, 2008. Students may submit three poems and/or two short stories. $100 prizes will be awarded in both categories. All entries should include the author’s name, contact information, and the name, city, and state […]
Posted on February 11th, 2008 by Mackenzie
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The Mennonite Church USA Historical Committee is sponsoring a history essay contest. The deadline for the John Horsch Mennonite History Essay Contest is June 15, 2008. First place in each category will win $100 plus a one-year subscription to Mennonite Quarterly Review, second place participants will receive $75, and third place participants will […]
Posted on February 11th, 2008 by Mackenzie
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Western Reading Services announces its 2008 Poetry Contest. Poems from public and private learning institutions are desired for In Other Words. A $250 prize will be awarded to the poet whose poem is selected as editor’s choice. The deadline is March 31, 2008. Poets are limited to two poems, with a […]
Posted on February 11th, 2008 by Mackenzie
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