Irene Adler Prize for Women Writers
Deadline May 30 (must be received by this date), formerly April 30. Neutral free contest gives a $1,000 scholarship for a 500-word essay by a US or Canadian woman commencing or continuing to pursue a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized post-secondary institution in the United States or Canada in the following academic year (e.g. 2022-23 for the contest with May 2022 deadline). See themes on website. Contest sponsor and judge Lucas Aykroyd is a Canadian journalist and travel writer. He created this award to thank the female colleagues and mentors who have supported his writing career. It is named for a strong female character in the Sherlock Holmes story "A Scandal in Bohemia".
Source: http://www.lucasaykroyd.com/scholarships
Published: February 28, 2022
