Submissions are invited for the Jane Austen Essay Contest 2023 by JASNA. The last date of submission is June 1, 2023.
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing.
JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to encourage the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s works in new generations of readers. Membership in JASNA is not required to enter the contest.
Students world-wide are invited to compete for scholarship awards in three divisions:
The 2023 Essay Contest topic is inspired by the theme of our upcoming Annual General Meeting: Pride and Prejudice.
JASNA awards scholarships to winners in each of the three divisions:
Winners will also receive one year of membership in JASNA, publication of their essays on this website, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen’s novels.
The last date of submission is June 1, 2023.
Interested students can submit online via this link.
Email: essay-contest[at]jasna[dot]org