Graduate Awards and Scholarships
Edwin O. Ochester / Academy of American Poets Prize
An annual $350 award sponsored by Edwin Ochester in memory
of his father is given for the best poem or group of poems by graduate
students in the Writing Program. It is judged by a nationally known
poet from outside the Department. Deadline is normally spring
Scott Turow Prize in Fiction
The annual award of $100 endowed by Scott Turow is given
for the best piece of fiction by a graduate student in the Writing
Program. The deadline is normally spring. The prize
is adjudged by a nationally known fiction writer from outside the
department.
