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JASNA Essay Contest

Essay writing
Jane Austen Society of North America

Contest topic announced (following the usual November pattern, estimated)approximate

November 15, 2026 (UTC-5)

An annual essay contest asking students to closely analyze a set aspect of Jane Austen's novels, judged separately in high school, undergraduate and graduate divisions. Entrants write a properly cited literary analysis essay rather than a personal or persuasive piece, and JASNA membership is not required to enter.

Registration

Format
Online
Age
14-18
Participation
Individual
Location
International
Entry fee
Free
Prize
1,000 dollar scholarship plus conference lodging for first place in each division, with 500 and 250 dollar scholarships for second and third.

Timeline

  1. Contest topic announced (following the usual November pattern, estimated)approximateNovember 15, 2026 (UTC-5) source
  2. Submission deadline (following the usual June 1 pattern, estimated)approximateJune 1, 2027 (UTC-4) source
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