S.E. Wimberly Library , 5th Floor

7th Arnold Kossoff Pen-to-Paper Writing Contest

This annual writing contest is an opportunity for you to reflect on your life and values and to honor the memory of Arnold Kossoff.

Essays should be 450-650 words

A $400 scholarship prize is awarded to the best Undergraduate and Graduate essays.
Eligible writers must be currently enrolled students.

Topics can be broad ranging but must be focused and purposeful. Students may submit more than one entry. Any style of essay (personal, persuasive, expository, lyric, and so on) is welcome, and we hope contestants will be inspired by the spirit of Mr. Kossoff’s work.

Submission deadline: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Winners will be announced at the 2025 Student Publication Ceremony at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 19th (doors open at 11:30) 5th Floor S.E. Wimberly Library

Visit https://www.fau.edu/wac/ndw/contests/ for more information.

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