The Cathryn C. Taliaferro Shakespeare Essay Prize 


The Shakespeare Essay Prize recognizes undergraduate and graduate students for Shakespeare papers written in the last two years for a 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Department of English course.

Prizes:

TBD, but historically:

One graduate prize: $150
One undergraduate prize: $150

Who can enter:

Competition for the award is open to all 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß undergraduate and graduate students.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Submit a copy of a Shakespeare paper written in the last two years for a 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß English department course.
  • All submissions must be in MLA documentation style and include a Works Cited page.
  • Include your name, student ID number, 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß email address, instructor’s name, class name, course number, and the date the paper was originally submitted to the class.
  • The essay must be double-spaced in 12-point font, preferably Times New Roman.
  • Save the title of your document in “LAST NAME-Award Title” format (for example, SMITH-Shakespeare Prize).
  • Upload your document in PDF form.
  • This award is not open for submissions at this time.