The Marian H. Smith Short Story Prize

The Marian H. Smith Short Story Prize was established by Dr. Thomas Dukes in honor of a beloved aunt. This prize is open to any undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Akron.  It is awarded to the best short story as determined by a committee composed of faculty from the Department of English. 

Prize:

TBD, but historically around $100.

Who can enter:

• Currently enrolled UA undergraduate and graduate students who have authored a short story.

Submission:

• Students may submit one short story between 500 and 5,000 words. Flash fiction is welcome.
• Please include your name, email address, and student ID number in the document.
• Submission must be double-spaced in 12-point font, preferably Times New Roman.
• The committee’s decision will be final.
• Save the title of your document in “LAST NAME-Award Title” format (for example, JOHNSON-Smith Short Story Prize).
• Upload your document in PDF form.
• The submission link will become available in February 2025.