The Mary Mostenic Award for Composition
This scholarship was established in 1999 in memory of a part-time composition instructor who devoted forty-seven years of outstanding teaching to the Department of English at The University of Akron.
Prize: TBD, but historically between $100-$250.
Who can enter:
- Nominees are chosen because of their noteworthy writing in a composition course at the university. Students who have been nominated for the award will be contacted by their instructor.
Submission Requirements
- ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY BEEN NOMINATED BY THEIR INSTRUCTOR MAY ENTER. Do not upload a submission if you have not been contacted by your instructor with a letter of nomination.
- This award is not open for submissions at this time.
The 2026 Awards & Scholarship Season concluded on March 16, 2026. We hope you'll consider applying in 2027!