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The Avar Press Literary Essay Contest is open to all United States and Canadian college students who are currently attending an accredited college or university at time of application. There is no application fee, and the contest is completely free to enter. Applicants will not be charged a reading fee for the scholarship committee to read their essays. 

Unfortunately, the quality of the essays Avar Press received this semester were not up to par. Submissions have apparently reopened, but the website states to check back in the fall for topic guidelines and other deadlines. 

However, there are a few general eligibility requirements that remain accurate as of this writing. Please ensure you follow the guidelines exactly, or you may be disqualified from the competition. 

Entrants are limited to U.S. and Canadian college students worldwide. Affiliates of Avar Press in any way are not eligible to enter the competition. 

The copyright of each essay belongs with the writer, whether the applicant wins or not. Avar Press will be unable to use the essay again without express written permission from the writer, minus one exception. Continue reading for further details. 

Applicants should submit an essay with a minimum of 1,250 words but no greater than 1500 words on 8 ½ x 11” white paper. Please format your paper according to these specifications: 

• Times New Roman Font, Size 12
• 1” Margins
• Double Spaced
• Include a Cover Sheet with the title of the paper; the applicant’s name and address and school name and address
• Each page must include your name at the top left and the page number at the top right (starting with page 2.)
• If you include a bibliography or footnotes, attach these as separate pieces of paper.
• Staple entries together. Do not bind them in any other way.

 

In order to qualify for the essay contest, students must also submit proof that they are enrolled in an accredited college or university at the time of application. Additionally, applicants must submit a signed copy of the official rules (click the link above). If students are under 18, a parent must also sign a copy of the rules. 

Entries should be submitted via postal mail to the following address (e-mail submissions are not accepted):

Avar Press

P.O. Box 1993

Whiteville, NC 28472
While the writer will retain copyright to his work, and essays will not be republished without written permission from the author, there’s one exception to this rule. 

Winning essays will be published on the website after winning applicants have been announced. Thereafter, Avar Press can choose to use one or more of the winning essays in a future paper printing in whatever fashion they choose, so long as the writer(s) are attributed. 

First place, second place and third place winners will each receive $500, $400 and $300 respectively. 

If you are interested in applying, please visit their website. Additional information about deadlines and essay topics will be announced sometime in the fall.