Department Writing Contests

English Department Writing Contests

THE HARRY SCHERMAN WRITING CONTEST FOR SENIORS

Up to seven $350 prizes annually. Winners will be announced at the English End-of-Year Celebration on April 29, 2024. This endowed prize is awarded to seniors for the most outstanding manuscripts in the following categories:

• literary analysis
• creative prose
• poetry

All Macalester English major seniors are eligible, but you may submit an entry to only one category. To be eligible, submissions must be received by the Deadline: Friday, March 1 by midnight and must follow the contest guidelines.

• English Department Guidelines for Harry Scherman Writing Contest for Seniors 2024

ARDIS HILLMAN WHEELER PRIZE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY

Up to three prizes of $400.00 will be awarded this spring to English majors for their study away in the fall of 2024 or spring of 2025. Students should submit a copy of their study away application to the English department. Deadline: Friday, March 1 by midnight.

Established by family and friends in honor of Ardis Hillman Wheeler ’38, who devoted her life to the teaching of English, first to refugees after WWII and later in the MN public schools.

English Department Awards

LIVINGSTON-PATNODE AWARD:

$400 prize. Winner will be announced at the English Department End of Year Celebration on April 29, 2024.

A cash award for a graduating senior who has made a special contribution as an English major.

WENDY PARRISH POETRY AWARD:

$700 prize (may be split between winners). Winner(s) will be announced at the English Department End of Year Celebration on April 29, 2024.

A cash award to an English major(s) who exemplifies a commitment to poetry and excellence in writing.