Prize
Descriptions
Prize and Fellowship Information
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
CAMP PRIZE: Established in 1905 by the Board of Trustees in
memory of Samuel T. Camp, Trustee 1880-1903. For excellence in
English Literature. No application necessary. Awarded to the
outstanding senior English major by vote of the department.
DORCHESTER PRIZE: Established through the gift of Daniel Dorchester, Class
of 1874. Awarded for best thesis submitted to the English Department.
Candidates are nominated by their thesis advisors.
WRITING PRIZES COLE PRIZE: Established through the
gift of George Henry Walker '81 in the memory of Charles Edward Cole.
For the two first-year students who show the greatest ability in fiction or
non-fiction writing.
HERBERT LEE CONNELLY PRIZE: Given in 1980 by Mabel Wells Connelly in the
name of her husband, member of the class of 1909, and Alumni Secretary
1924-56. Supplemented by friends, relatives, and sons, Hugh Wells and
Theodore Sample '48, the fund provides income to be awarded annually to a
deserving undergraduate who demonstrates an interest in English literature
and an unusual ability in non-fiction writing.
HORGAN PRIZE: Awarded by the Department of English in memory of Paul Horgan,
former Professor and Writer in Residence. Awarded to the student who has
written the best short story of the year.
GERALDINE J. MURPHY PRIZE: Established in memory of Geraldine J. Murphy,
(1920-1990), Professor of English at Wesleyan. She was the first woman hired
as a full-time instructor at Wesleyan (1957), the first woman promoted to a
tenured position, and the first woman promoted to the title of full
professor. The prize is endowed by alumni of the Wesleyan Master of Arts in
Teaching program. Awarded to a student who has written an outstanding
critical essay that focuses on short fiction or novels.
SOPHIE REED PRIZE: Established in 1968 by Leon Reed and his sons, S.
Chadwick '41, and Dr. Victor Reed, in memory of Mrs. Sophie Reed, for the
best poem or group of poems.
ANNIE SONNENBLICK WRITING AWARD: Established by the family of the late Annie
Sonnenblick '80. The prize, awarded by the Writing Program, provides
financial support for a junior who wishes to undertake an independent
writing project during the summer between junior and senior years. For
an
information sheet describing the Sonnenblick Prize and the application
process click here. Applications are due on
FRIDAY, MARCH 31st, at the office of Anne Greene, Director of Writing Programs,
Downey House, room 207.
WESLEYAN FICTION AWARD: Funded by a gift from Norman Mailer to the Wesleyan
Writing Programs, this award recognizes an outstanding piece of fiction
written by a Wesleyan student.
FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
OLIN
FELLOWSHIP: Founded in 1854 by the mother of Stephen Olin, President 1839-41
and 1842-51. Later increased by gifts of Stephen Henry Olin, Class of 1866
and Acting President 1922-23, and his wife. Awarded in recognition of
achievement in English. To support independent research or creative
writing. The fellowships are to be used for work in English outside the
Wesleyan course structure. Work undertaken may be further study in an
academic program, research, or training in research methods, or creative
writing. Please click here for more information.
WINCHESTER FELLOWSHIP: Established in 1938, in memory of Professor Caleb
Thomas Winchester, by his widow. For graduating seniors and recent
graduates, to support graduate work in literature. Please
click here
for more information.
WESLEYAN WRITERS CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS: Several scholarships are
available to students who wish to attend the one-week Wesleyan Writers
Conference at the end of June. Entries should consist of a letter of
application and a piece of work in one genre: fiction, non-fiction, or
poetry. Applications are due APRIL 6th.
For information, see
www.wesleyan.edu/writers or contact Anne Greene,
agreene@wesleyan.edu.
Brochures are available at Downey House, room 207.
The conference also offers scholarships for international students. Contact
Anne Greene for details. No writing sample is required. |
