As a part of its mission to support the “study of the First World War”, and “to give young researchers the opportunity to present and discuss their work”, the ISFWWS invites applications for its first annual Undergraduate Essay Prize. The competition is open to any undergraduate students worldwide from a recognised University or HEI with the support of a member of academic or faculty teaching staff, and the essay can be about ‘any aspect of the First World War that you find interesting’.
Regulations:
Prize: The winner will receive a one-time award of £100, and the winning essay will be published as a prize essay via the society journal, First World War Studies*, accompanied by short excerpts from the judges’ comments by way of preface.
Frequency: Annual
For full details and eligibility information, see the award criteria here: tinyurl.com/4wyjvxmf
For the cover sheet required as part of an essay submission, see here: tinyurl.com/4pxafxdz
Submission Deadline: 31 July 2025
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