Literary Arts Journals coordinated and supervised by Sigma Tau Delta chapters (even if they receive funding from other sources) are eligible for up to $500 for the Sigma Tau Delta Literary Arts Journal Award. Journals are accepted in both print and digital format.
Eligibility
- The journal must have been produced during the previous academic year.
- The journal was produced with a high percentage of involvement by Sigma Tau Delta chapter members.
- The journal follows the publication guidelines of the chapter’s college or university.
- The journal contains a statement that clearly describes the involvement of the chapter in the production of the journal.
- First place recipients cannot apply the following year.
Requirements
- A student or alumni member must complete the online application, which will require the applicant to upload a PDF of the journal.
- If the journal is a print edition, please mail two printed copies of the journal in a flat envelope to
Sigma Tau Delta
Department of English
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
Applications due: November 3, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT.
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