Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Established in 2001 to honor two Carleton scholars who made signal contributions to the study of the medieval and Renaissance periods on this campus, these prizes are intended to encourage and celebrate undergraduate writing of the highest quality on topics within the scope of the concentration.

Catherine E. Boyd Essay Prize in Medieval and Renaissance Studies

A prize of $250 will be awarded for the best long essay (15+ pages; 12+ if in a foreign language) in Medieval and Renaissance Studies

The Philip H. Niles Essay Prize in Medieval and Renaissance Studies

A prize of $100 will be awarded for the best short essay (5-7 pages) in Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

Eligible essays for both prizes include those written since Spring of the previous year in the context of courses, in independent studies (though the same essay may not be submitted for both honors in independent study and the MARS prizes) or written especially for this prize competition. Students may submit only one entry; comps essays are not eligible.

For consideration, submitted essays must conform in all respects to the relevant conventions of usage and documentation for their respective disciplines. Consult with your instructors/advisor if you have any doubts about the stylistic conventions appropriate to your essay. Questions? Contact V. Morse or W. North.

Please Note: This competition is NOT restricted to concentrators in Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

Mailbox of W. North, History, Leighton 204

*If you are submitting your entry from off-campus, an electronic version is sufficient.