The deadline for the BYU Studies annual personal essay and poetry contests is Dec. 31.
Contests are open to Brigham Young University graduate students, BYU graduates and BYU Studies subscribers. Contest winners may be invited to present their essays or poetry at a two-day BYU Studies symposium in March 2010 that will bring to a close the 50th anniversary celebration.
Cash prizes will be awarded for winning entries, which may also be published in the BYU Studies journal. Personal essays must not exceed 3,000 words. Poems should generally not exceed 35 lines. Up to three essays and three poems may be entered per person.
Contest details and submission instructions are online at byustudies.byu.edu. Click on "Submissions" and then "Poetry Contest" or "Essay Contest."
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