Two prizes, offered annually in a competition for the best piece of creative writing in English submitted by an undergraduate student of the University, i.e., a story, a play, a poem, an essay, etc. Material should be carefully selected and properly presented. The judges will not read untidy manuscripts or a large number of newspaper clippings. No candidate may submit more than two entries. Winning entries will be retained and filed in the McLennan Library. The competition is restricted to students who have not previously won the First Prize. Awarded by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships Committee on the recommendation of the Department of English. Further information may be obtained from the English Department.
Value: $700 and $400.
Established in honour of Florence Tracy, Director of Residences from 1980 to 2008. Flo has been an avid supporter of students and a champion of volunteerism throughout her career at McGill. Administered by the Dean of Students and awarded to a McGill student who has lived in residence with preference given to a student currently living in residence who has demonstrated leadership through community service to Residences and the wider community.
Value: $1,000.
Awarded to McGill students who are named Rhodes Scholars. Established in 1978 by a donation from Professor Elizabeth Rowlinson, a graduate of Oxford University and a member of the Mathematics Department of McGill University. Administered by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.
Value: $200.
There is no application for this prize. It is awarded automatically to McGill students who receive Rhodes Scholarships.
