Monash Prize For Poetry
In 1963, the University established the Monash University Prize for Poetry, which is awarded annually for the best poem by an undergraduate, provided it is of sufficient merit. The prize is an important part of the tradition of promoting literary creativity at Monash. Previous winners include prominent Australian poets such as John A. Scott and Laurie Duggan. The prize is open to undergraduates of the University and is awarded on the recommendation of the Head of School.
Eligibility
Current Monash undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
The prize
The author of the prize-winning poem will receive a certificate and a cheque to the value of $150 AU. Prize winners’ names/nom de plumes and poems are published on the English, Communications and Performance Studies (ECPS) website and in the Monash Memo.
The value of the prize for 2009 is $150 AU.
How to apply
Entries close 5 pm Monday 31 August 2009.
Download the Monash University Prize for Poetry application form DOC 72 kb
You may also obtain a hard copy of the application from the ECPS school office.
Entries should be marked to the attention of the ECPS School Office. Please lodge or post entries to:
School of English, Communications and Performance Studies
Faculty of Arts
Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3800
Terms and conditions
- Entries must be the original work of the candidate, be typed, in English, and no more than 150 lines in length
- Each entry should be submitted under a nom de plume and must not bear the author’s name
- No more than three entries may be submitted by a candidate in any one year
- Each entry should be inscribed with your nom de plume only and be firmly attached to a sealed envelope which contains an application form
- Complete one application form per entry
- No email submissions will be accepted