Award Cycle: Fall
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.
How to Apply
Applications for the Outstanding Literary Arts Journal Award are accepted through AwardSpring. The link to access the Sigma Tau Delta AwardSpring platform will be posted on the AwardSpring Application informational page of our website once the Fall Awards Cycle opens.
If you are using AwardSpring for the first time, you must create an account by clicking “Register.” If you have used AwardSpring previously, you should login using your email address and existing password.
Requirements
- A student or alumni member must complete the online application. The applicant must upload a PDF of the journal.
- If the journal also exists in print form, 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
Deadline
See the Awards Overview page for the Outstanding Literary Arts Journal Award application window.
Questions
Questions regarding the online submission process should be addressed to sigmatdapply@niu.edu.
