Budding Writers Contest
Description
Are you a Western student? The Bachelor of Medical Sciences Association (BMSA) and Western Libraries are proud to present this opportunity to unleash your creativity, show off your writing, and compete to win amazing prizes! This year's theme is artificial intelligence (AI). To enter, follow the guidelines of one of the three categories below and write about any aspect of AI that interests you. Submit a critical essay, personal essay, or short story about AI.
Other Criteria
Eligible Schools: University of Western Ontario
Scholarship ID: 601
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Schedule
Contest opens - Jan. 6 at 6 a.m.
Deadline for submissions - Jan. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
No submissions will be accepted following the deadline
Prizes
Top Prize – Best Writing Submission award:
- $200 Amazon gift card
- Published in Scholarship@Western
Top Category Prize (3):
- $50 Amazon gift card
- Published in Scholarship@Western
Categories
Critical essay:
- To what extent are the fears surrounding the emergence of AI justified? Your essay should inform or convince the reader with research and well-formed arguments.
- Max. word count: 1,000
Personal essay:
- How will AI integrate with society, what are its most important applications in society, or how will the pursuit of superintelligence manifest. This essay is intended to be less formal and writers are encouraged to use a narrative style to express their creativity and opinions.
- Max. word count: 1,000
Short story:
- Write a fictional narrative in prose about AI. All types of stories – humour, horror, fantasy, science fiction – are accepted.
- Max. word count: 2,000
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