Academic Writing Contests

When you submit an academic paper to the Symposium, you’ll have the option of indicating whether you’d like your paper entered in a contest.
Have two great papers? Enter both contests!

Click on the contests below to find out if you have essays that might earn some cash.

Susa Young Gates

Do you have an essay about women? You could win up to $400 by entering it in the Susa Young Gates contest.

Redd Center for the American West

Do you have an essay about the American West? You could win up to $200 by entering it in the Redd Center Contest.

Ready to submit?

Click below, and we’ll walk you through the process.