The Isabelle de Courtivron Writing Prize recognizes high-quality undergraduate writing (creative or expository) on topics related to immigrant, diaspora, bicultural, bilingual, and/or mixed-race experiences. The prize, awarded annually, is open to all MIT undergraduate students.
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The 2023 submission deadline is Wednesday, March 1, 2023 (by 11:59pm).
Please read the Rules below before applying. Each entry must be submitted with a separate cover sheet.
RULES • COVER SHEET
Questions? E-mail languages-awards@mit.edu.
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The prize was established to honor distinguished Professor Emerita Isabelle de Courtivron (above) on the occasion of her retirement in 2010.