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Entries are currently open and shall close soon (on 1 Aug 2023) for Gould Prize for Essays in English Literature. This is an annual competition, started by Trinity College in 2013 for Year 12 or Lower 6th students (Grade 11 in India). The Prize has been established from a bequest made by Dr Dennis Gould in 2004 for the furtherance of education in English Literature.

Aims of the Essay prize
a) First, to encourage talented students with an interest in English Literature to explore their reading interests further in response to general questions about the subject.

b) Second, to encourage students with an interest in literature to apply for a University course in English.

c) Finally, to recognize the achievements of high-calibre students from whatever background they may come, as well as the achievements of those who teach them.

The format
Candidates are invited each year to submit an essay of between 1,500 and 2,500 words on a topic to be chosen from the list of questions.

Relevant for: Class 11 Non-Medical, 11 Medical, 11 Commerce, 11 Humanities,

Awards & Recognition:

- The competition carries a First Prize of £600, to be split equally between the candidate and his or her school or college, and a Second Prize of £400, which again is to be shared equally between the candidate and his or her school or college.  
- The school or college’s portion of each prize will be issued in the form of book tokens with which to buy English books.  
- In addition, further deserving essays of high quality will be commended.  Authors of prize-winning and highly-commended essays will be invited to visit the College.

Last date of registration: 01 Aug 2023

Application Fee: Nil

Click HERE for complete details on how to participate, awards, recognition and all related details.