There are numerous people around the world who are working hard to make an impactful difference in society, and they deserve to be recognized for their efforts. One way to do this is through a sidney prize, which honors those individuals while also serving as an inspiration for others to join their cause. There are several types of sidney prizes, and each has its own unique rules and requirements that applicants must abide by. This is why it is important to familiarize yourself with each before applying.
The Neilma Sydney Short Story Prize is administered by Overland magazine and the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, and offers one winner $5,000 and publication in both online and print formats. The judges are looking for stories with travel themes that go beyond merely describing a place or landscape – they want the stories to take the reader somewhere else. This year’s winners were Yeena Kirkbright for her piece ‘Camperdown Grief Junk’ and Alice Hawkins for her piece ‘Mr. and Mrs. Green’.
Founded to commemorate the generative influence that Professor Sidney Cox exerted on hundreds of Dartmouth students both inside and outside his classroom, this award seeks undergraduate writing which most closely adheres to the high standards of originality and integrity that he set for himself and his teaching style. It is open to students of all majors. An essay will be selected based on its focus on an issue relevant to general audiences and its attempt at academic excellence.
The University of Sydney Scholarship is offered to an outstanding Australian citizen, with a passion for the arts and humanities, who is studying a Master of Literature degree at the University of Sydney. The prize is worth $10,000 and will be awarded on the recommendation of the University. The scholarship will be presented at Phi Beta Kappa’s Triennial Council Meeting in June of each year.
This prize is awarded to a student who shows the greatest proficiency in Linguistics units of study. Eligibility criteria is a) to be enrolled in either third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts, and b) to have been endorsed by an academic or professional staff member in the Faculty of Science.
There are many different types of Sydney Prizes available to students, and each has its own rules and requirements that you must abide by. Before you apply, it is important to familiarize yourself with each so that you can ensure you meet all of the requirements. This will give you the best chance of winning!
Among the various types of Sydney Prizes, there are some that honor scientists and writers alike. This is because these are the people who shed light on some of our most pressing issues, such as establishing a lasting peace, providing access to affordable housing and health care, and promoting civil liberties and democracy. In the past, this prize has been given to Hilton Als for his work on online sexism and Ed Yong for his piece on how student hypersensitivity is causing mental health problems and preventing them from adapting to real-life situations.
