Prize details

Eileen Duggan Prize in New Zealand Literature

Value:

$180 book and cash

Closing date:

No application required

Eligibility

This prize arises from a fund subscribed by friends of Eileen Duggan to commemorate her contribution to poetry in New Zealand.
It is awarded to the best undergraduate student of New Zealand Literature.

Information

This prize arises from a fund subscribed by Friends of Eileen Duggan to commemorate her contribution to poetry in New Zealand.

1. The prize shall be known as the Eileen Duggan Prize in New Zealand Literature.

2. The prize shall be awarded annually by the Academic Board, on the recommendation of the Head, School of English, Film and Theatre, to the best undergraduate student of New Zealand Literature.

3. The value of the prize in any year shall be determined by the Academic Board after consideration of the income from the fund. The balance of income not expended shall be added to the fund.

4. Part of the prize money shall be spent on a book, or books.