The Society of Early Americanists is pleased to announce eighteenth annual essay competition. If you have presented a paper on an Americanist topic, broadly conceived, during the academic year 2015-2016 you are considered being eligible. The Society shall promote the exchange of ideas and information among its members through a newsletter. If you get selected you will get a chance to win a check for $100 and a certificate.
The Society of Early Americanists (SEA) is a non-profitable society, it was founded in 1990. Purpose of this Society is to advance the exchange of ideas and information among scholars of various disciplines.
Eligibility:
Before applying read the eligibility criteria carefully:
- If you have presented a paper on an Americanist topic, broadly conceived, during the academic year 2015-2016 at the Society of Early Americanists Special Topics Conference, Baltimore and Washington DC, June 2-5, 2016.
- Applicant must belong to an American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies conference 2015-2016, including the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies, Pittsburgh, March 31-April 2, 2016, or that of any ASECS affiliate conferences, we invite you to enter.
How to Apply:
In order to be a participant of the Society of Early Americanists Essay Competition, you are requested to write an essay on Americanist topic.
Essay Guidelines:
Papers should be double-spaced, 6,000 words maximum, with the following information
- Appearing only on the cover sheet: your name
- Institutional mailing address and e-mail address
- Panel title
- Chair’s name
- Date of presentation
- Name of conference
Submitting Details:
Please send your essay as an email attachment to Professor Steven Thomas at SEAEssayContest-at-gmail.com
Award Amount:
Award amount of the given scholarship provides:
- A check for $100
- A certificate
Application Deadline:
Friday, October 7, 2016 is the last date of submitting you essay.
Link for more information:
http://www.societyofearlyamericanists.org/contest.html
Contact Information:
Any questions related to the given scholarship can be addressed to:
Dr. Steven W. Thomas
Society of Early Americanists Essay Contest Committee Chair, 2016-2018
Department of English
Wagner College
