British Association for American Studies BIPOC School Essay Award
Create a free account to applySubmit an anonymous essay on any aspect of the American experience for a prize open to Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx, Arab and other students of colour in UK secondary school, sixth form or college. The winner receives £150, with possible £50 runner-up prizes.
This essay prize is open exclusively to Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx, Arab, and other students of colour in UK secondary school, sixth form, or college. It recognises exceptional essays, or comparable work, on topics in American Studies, and the panel invites work on any aspect of the American experience.
The winning author receives £150, and runner-up prize(s) of £50 may also be awarded. Essays must be anonymous, and submissions for this category cannot be duplicated for the standard School Essay Award.
Applicants need to include teacher certification of student status, and the essay must follow the stated word limit and formatting guidance.
14 January 2027
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- Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx, Arab, and any other students of colour studying at a UK secondary school, sixth form, or college.
- The submission must be an essay or comparable work on a topic in American Studies.
- Different essays must be submitted for this award and the standard School Essay Award.
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