The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) Writer-in-Residence program is aimed at supplementing existing Creative Writing courses by providing students with access to a working, professional writer for feedback and support. Additionally, the program is dedicated to engaging the broader community by developing partnerships with North York libraries, schools and community organizations to […]
The Daniel Whittaker-Van Dusen Prize for Emerging Poets is available campus-wide for students whose work explores, provokes, and challenges readers' understanding of the world. The prize was established in memory of Daniel, a philosophy graduate who wrote poetry that explored the absurdities of life in a precise and unafraid voice. Dan’s parents, Sheelagh Whittaker and […]
The Richard Teleky Short Fiction Prize is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student for a single, original, previously unpublished work of short fiction submitted as part of an annual competition. Jay Singer graduated with a bachelor's degree in English (Creative Writing) from York University in 1996. He also earned an MFA from New York […]
The Lorna Marsden Prize for Creative Writing in French honours the best single creative work, of any genre, written in French by a York University undergraduate. Le « Lorna Marsden Prize for Creative Writing in French / Prix Lorna Marsden pour la création littéraire en français » est décerné pour souligner la meilleure œuvre créative de tout genre littéraire écrite en […]
The President's Creative Writing Awards recognize excellence in the categories of short fiction, poetry, screenplay and stage play. They are open to all York undergraduate students. Quick Links GPA Calculator Academic Advising Student Financial Services Fund Your Studies DARE Program Career Centre Competition Rules Eligibility Candidates must be full-time or part-time York University undergraduates. All submissions […]
In addition to the prizes awarded by the English Department every year, papers that students write for their English and Creative Writing courses may also be eligible for other, university-wide writing awards. Many of our undergraduates have won these awards in the past, and we encourage them to nominate their own creative work for The […]
The English Department offers nine prizes and scholarships. Five of these were established in honour of former faculty members; one honours the Department's retired faculty; and one was established by a former Chancellor of York University as part of his dedication to Canadian Studies. In addition to these seven prizes and scholarships, the Department also […]
We offer several awards open only to Creative Writing majors and minors that recognize the achievements of our talented and capable students. These awards are administered by the Creative Writing faculty as a whole. Some of the awards are by submission, while others are selected by the faculty from among the Creative Writing student community. […]
Students in the department of English are eligible for a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships both within the department and with the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. From supporting those with financial need to celebrating academic achievement and community engagement, we are committed to recognizing your unique contributions to university life. Quick […]