The Rules and Requirements of Our Writing Competition
Who Can Apply?
How Does One Apply?
What Documents Does One Need?
Information About Your Writing Samples
Submit two essays that represent your competency. Each essay should be between 750 and 1000 words. The review committee highly recommends that your two essays be of different genres. For example, you might submit a narrative and a persuasive argument or a comparison and a process analysis.
Details Regarding Your Endorsement Letter
Ask one of your Arabic language instructors who is familiar with your writing to recommend your work to the committee. This instructor should verify in writing that the essays that you submitted are representative of your work. Your instructor should send your endorsement letter to: board@waheedsamyaward.org
Reminder of the Application Form
Remember to fill out and submit the online application form. The application form provides an upload feature where you can submit your two essays.
Important Dates
Deadline for the submission of your application June 15, 2021.
Announcement of the 2021 Award: End of July, 2021