The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:
- USD 1000 scholarship grant for the 1st prize along with free registration and 2 nights’ lodging for JASNA’s upcoming Annual General Meeting
- USD 500 scholarship grant for 2nd prize
- USD 250 scholarship grant for 3rd prize
- Publication of the best essay on the official website of JASNA
- Winners and their mentors each receive a 1-year JASNA membership along with a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen's novels.
Note: Transportation will not be provided by the society to the conference for the winners.
Follow the steps to apply:
Step 1: Write an essay on the following topic related to Jane Austen's novel ' Northanger Abbey':
"Northanger Abbey can be described as a book about books. There is, of course, the well-known "defense of the novel,” but characters also
discuss their reading habits, name specific novels and even consider history books. In her works, Austen often makes use of fiction, poetry
or plays, either explicitly or indirectly. Explore how she does this in Northanger Abbey. Depending on your division, you may need to bring in one or more other novels as well."
Step 2: Fill in the application form with the required details.
Step 3: Attach the required documents along with the application.
Step 4: Submit the application along with attached documents.
Note: Mention the subject of the email as 'JASNA'.
Q. Do the applicants have to join JASNA before they can submit an essay?
A. No, applicants do not have to be a JASNA member to enter the contest.
Q. When are the Essay Contest winners announced?
A. The names of the winners will be released on the official website in the month of August. Winners will be contacted before their names are posted on the website.
Q. How is the award money sent?
A. Winners will be asked how they prefer to receive their awards. Bank fees for checks or wire deposits are the responsibility of the winner.
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