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About The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing
The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing will be awarded to an undergraduate student engaged in any major or discipline of study at the University of Maryland who shares Sebastian’s passion for fiction writing and excellence in storytelling.
The Award:
Two cash prizes, $1,000 for first prize and $600 for second prize, will be awarded for works of short fiction of 5,000 words or less. At the discretion of the judges, an honorable mention might also be recognized. In accepting the award, the recipients will provide information on how the monetary prize will be used in pursuit of creative writing. The winning pieces will be posted on the Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Award Website, together with a photograph and short bio of the winners. The award winners may list the honor in her or his resumes.
Award Eligibility:
Quality of submission (GPA and major will not be qualifying criteria) and undergraduate enrollment at the University of Maryland. A previous winner of the award is ineligible for future competition. Students MUST be enrolled at UMD to qualify for this award.
Award Application:
Only one entry per applicant will be allowed. The entry should consist of:
- Name, UID, mailing address, e-mail address, school and program attending;
- A brief written explanation the applicant’s passion for, and experience with, fiction writing, which should include a statement explaining how the applicant might use this award to further his or her writing;
- A piece of short fiction writing with a five thousand (5,000) word maximum; Entries should be double-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12 pt, black font. Submissions that do not adhere by these style guidelines will not be considered.
- A color, high-resolution (300 dpi or above) digital photograph of the applicant;
- Consent to publishing the winning entry, bio and photo on the Jiménez-Porter Writersʼ House and College of Behavioral and Social Sciences websites. Consent is considered to be granted when the application is submitted.
