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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