BYU Studies 1999 Personal Essay Contest
Scott and Marny Parkin 30Jul99 L2

We are happy to announce the BYU Studies Personal Essay Contest for 1999.

PRIZES: 1st prize $300

2nd prize $200

3rd prize $100

ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to everyone except employees of BYU Studies, its editorial staff, members of the editorial and advisory boards, and their immediate families.

Authors who received a BYU Studies Personal Essay award in 1998 are ineligible to submit in 1999.

DEADLINE: All entries must be received or postmarked on or before December 31, 1999.

GENERAL RULES: BYU Studies has the right of first refusal to publish all entries. It is understood that the essay(s) will not be submitted to any other contest or publication until the contest results are announced or the author receives a letter indicating that an essay will not be published in BYU Studies. As a general matter, all personal essays published in BYU

An individual may submit up to three entries. Each entry must not exceed 2500 words (10 pages).

Each author should include four (4) copies of each essay as well as a cover sheet including the author's name, address, telephone number, and the name of the essay(s) submitted. Neither the name of the author nor any other identifying information should appear on the copies of the essay(s). Entries will not be returned.

JUDGING: Judging will be blind.

The judges reserve the right to withhold any award if no entry merits the ratings established.

SEND ENTRIES TO:

BYU Studies

Brigham Young University

403 CB

PO Box 24098

Provo, UT 84602-4098

If you have questions, please call (801) 378-6691.