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ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest


ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest

The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) is pleased to announce the continuing annual competition for the George Watt Memorial Essay prizes. ALBA awards prizes for the best essays about the Spanish Civil War, the global anti-fascist political or cultural struggles of the 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the Americans who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936-1938.

At least two prizes of $500 each will be awarded each year, one to the best undergraduate student work and one to the best graduate student work on one or more of the above topics. Work will be judged on the basis of originality and effectiveness of argument and presentation. The work must be have been produced to fulfill an undergraduate or graduate course or degree requirement. We welcome submissions from both U.S. and international contestants. Essays may be submitted in English or Spanish.

The deadline for receipt of essays is June 1. Works produced either during the year of submission or during the previous calendar year are eligible for the competition. Essays must be at least 5,000 words long to be considered for a prize.

For more information please visit:

http://www.alba-valb.org/content/index/classroom_contest.php

Application Deadlines:

6/1/2010

Maximum Amount:

$500

ALBA George Watt Essay Contest

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