Writing Contest for Community College Students
Marylhurst University is hosting a writing contest open to students enrolled at the following institutions:
Clackamas Community College
Clark Community College
Mt. Hood Community College
Portland Community College
CATEGORIES
- Poetry: Poetry submissions may include up to 3 poems.
- Short Fiction
- Creative Non-Fiction
- Literary Analysis
PRIZES
The First Place Winner in each category will receive:
- $100 cash prize,
- a full tuition waiver for one three-credit course in the English Literature and Writing Department at Marylhurst University in Fall Term 2010, Winter Term 2011 or Spring Term 2011, and
- publication of the creative piece(s) on the homepage of the English Literature and Writing Department at Marylhurst University.
The Second Place Winner in each category will receive:
- $100 cash prize.
The Third Place Winner in each category will receive:
- $50 cash prize.
Submissions
All submissions must be typed. Manuscripts can be no longer than eight pages in length, double-spaced (2000 words maximum). Work must be submitted via regular mail in hard copy only. Multiple submissions are not accepted. Only one submission per person. Work that has been previously published is acceptable.
Send manuscript and a cover sheet with:
- your contact information including home address
- email address and
- the community college at which you are currently enrolled.
Incomplete submissions cannot be considered. Manuscripts cannot be returned.
Send to:
English Literature and Writing Contest
Attn: Jay Ponteri
Marylhurst University
P.O. Box 261
Marylhurst, OR 97036-0261
Postmark Deadline: April 1, 2010
Winners will be contacted by email or mail.