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The Betty G. Headley Senior Essay Award

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The Betty G. Headley Senior Essay Award was established in memory of St. Jerome’s University graduate Sara Elizabeth “Sally” Headley's (BA ‘04 - English Language and Literature) mother. The annual award honours essays written by upper year undergraduate students, which are distinguished by their eloquence, originality, and persuasive power. The financial awards are $1,500 for a course-related essay, and $500 for a personal essay.

Please use the links below to learn about the eligibility, submission guidelines and to access the entry form for the Betty G. Headley Award.
 
2022 Winners

COURSE RELATED ESSAY

 

FIRST PLACE

Madeline Medensky
Visionary Imagination Seeing Beyond in Gilead

 

 

PERSONAL ESSAY

 

FIRST PLACE

Scout Ruppe
Jumping with Both Feet: Reclaiming My Identity in a Disabled Community

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