Scholarships and Awards in English and Writing

College Achievement Partnership (CAP) Award
The CAP Award is funded by the College Foundation and presented to students participating in the College's CAP program. Recipients are chosen by the CAP literary magazine editorial board, which is composed of students, staff and faculty. The top-ranking submissions are awarded this cash scholarship. Recipients are recognized at an annual ceremony hosted by CAP. For more information, contact Leslye Friedberg, English department, at 215.751.8657.

English Department Book Prizes
The English Department Book Prizes are awarded to students who have demonstrated abilities in expository and research-based writing, primarily to honor students for their excellent academic essays and research papers. Students are recognized at the College's Academic Awards Ceremony and receive bound books to support their continued growth as writers. For more information, contact the English department at 215.751.8450.

Judith Stark Creative Writing Contest Awards
The Judith Stark Creative Writing Contest was founded in memory of Judith Stark, a faculty member in the English department who had a special love for writing. The awards are funded through an endowment established by the Stark family and contributions from College faculty and friends. This contest awards cash prizes to recognize the best student writing in fiction, poetry and dramatic writing. Cash awards are presented at the College's Academic Awards Ceremony. For more information, contact the English department at 215.751.8450.