• Undergraduate Writing Awards

    Recognizing superior achievement in undergraduate writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

  • Eligibility & Nominations

    Find out who is eligible to earn an Undergraduate Writing Award and how instructors can nominate exceptional essays.

    Eligibility & Nominations

  • Peter Rotter Essay Prize

    Read about the Peter Rotter Essay Prize, learn about the donors that make it possible, and celebrate past winners.

    Peter Rotter Essay Prize

  • Tom Davey Science Writing Prize

    Read about the Tom Davey Essay Prize, learn about the donors that make it possible, and celebrate past winners.

    Tom Davey Essay Prize

  • Teague-Melville Essay Prize

    Read about the Teague-Melville Essay Prize, learn about the donors that make it possible, and celebrate past winners.

    Teague-Melville Essay Prize

  • More Opportunities

    Learn more about further opportunities for undergraduate students to be recognized for their writing.

    More Opportunities

  • Undergraduate Essay Awards

    Read about and celebrate our current and past winners.

    Prize Winning Writing