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Canadian citizens or permanent residents registered full-time in any undergraduate or graduate program on Western University's Main campus may compete for this prize of up to $1,000. One award is listed; number and value may vary with available funds.
Submit one unpublished creative writing work in English or French, in any genre or length, on a Canadian heritage theme, that has not been published or entered in another competition. Email a single PDF (cover page plus work) to undergrad.ews@uwo.ca by 8:30 a.m. on February 1, 2027. Previous first-prize winners are not eligible.
Established through the generosity of Marguerite R. Dow, Professor Emerita, who taught English and Drama in Western's Faculty of Education from 1965 to 1985.
The Marguerite R. Dow Canadian Heritage Award awards Up to $1,000 (1 winner).
The deadline is February 1, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Canada; Graduate; Undergraduate; English Literature. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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