Essay Prizes

The English Department awards three prizes for best essays and works of creative writing each spring. Deadlines are in March/April each year.

The Charles A. Peters Prize is given to best essay on English literature written between 1558 and 1667. The essay must be at least 2,500 words long and must have originated from courses taken in the English department from the current or prior two semesters.
The Sanderson Prize is awarded for the best essay on any subject. The essay must have originated from courses taken in the English Department from the current or prior two semesters.
The Steinbugler Prize is awarded for the best essay on any subject written by a student in their junior or senior year. The essay must have originated from courses taken in the English Department from the current or prior two semesters.
Class of 1940 Awards are given for creative writing. One prize each for fiction and poetry. Limited to English majors who have taken at least one English creative writing course.

How to apply

To apply for awards, you will need to apply via Academic Works online using your NetID and login credentials.