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JASNA Essay Contest
USA English 16–120
Overview
The JASNA Essay Contest is an annual international literary competition organized by the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA). It is open to students worldwide and encourages participants to write analytical essays based on Jane Austen's novels and their themes. The contest aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Austen's works among young readers.
Key Details
- →The competition consists of three age categories: Junior (13-15 years), Young Adult (16-18 years), and College/University (19-27 years).
- →Essays are judged based on clarity, originality, insightfulness, and adherence to the contest guidelines.
- →The competition includes a preliminary round followed by semifinals and finals. Winners receive cash prizes and recognition at JASNA's Annual General Meeting.
- →Eligibility requirements include being between the specified age range and submitting an original essay on a given topic related to Jane Austen's novels.
Application Tips
- •Thoroughly research the novel and its historical context.
- •Focus on a specific theme or element of the novel that is not widely discussed.
- •Write clearly and concisely, avoiding unnecessary jargon.
- •Include evidence from the text to support your analysis.
- •Proofread your essay carefully for grammar and spelling errors.
Eligibility & Requirements
- •Open to anyone aged 13 or older as of January 1 of the year of the competition.
- •Entrants must not have reached their 25th birthday as of January 1 of the year of the competition.
- •Essays should be between 750 and 1500 words in length.
- •Each entrant may submit only one essay per year.
- •The essay must be an original work that has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.
