To encourage a new generation of feminist scholars, the FWSA sponsors an annual student essay competition for work which is innovative, interdisciplinary and grounded in feminist theory and practice. The prize is £200 and a year’s membership. The top six entries of each year are published in the Journal of International Women's Studies. Students at any stage of their studies at a British or Irish university are encouraged to submit previously unpublished work. To download the promotional poster click here.

Submission Requirements:

• Between 4000-8000 words, including footnotes but excluding bibliography.
• Electronic submission to fwsa@fsmail.net, with cover sheet click here to download.
• The essay must be submitted as a single MS Word document attachment, including bibliography and cover sheet. Failure to incorporate the cover sheet will render disqualification.
• Include details of programme of study and contact details (postal and e-mail) through until December 2008.

The deadline for the 2008 competition is 1 November 2008.

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2007 Competition Results

The winner of the 2007 competition is Katharina Lindner .

The shortlist for 2007 (in alphabetical order)

Alletta Brenner, Katherine Harrison, Frances James, Katy Pilcher and Laura Wainwright

For further details of the results click here