FundMyCourse.ca · checked Oct 23, 2026
Mr and Mrs James MacAllan Munro Family Memorial Prize-Poetry
$405 Apply by Jan 31
fundmycourse.ca/scholarships/mr-and-mrs-james-macallan-munro-family-memorial-prize-poetry
Screenshot or copy to share
Mr and Mrs James MacAllan Munro Family Memorial Prize-Poetry
Lakehead University
Win $405.00 for your original poetry — apply by January 31, 2027, if you are a current student at Lakehead University.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$405
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027
Level
Post-secondary
What you will need
- Submission of 100 lines of unpublished poetry (may be one or more poems)
- Upload a copy of your poetry via the Lakehead University awards portal
About this award
You can win prize of $405.00. As a prize, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a poet and a current student who wants to share your unpublished work with the campus community. You must apply by January 31, 2027. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you will hear back — whether by email, the portal, or phone. Your work is judged by three members of the Department of English based on a competition. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Lakehead University how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Lakehead University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Lakehead University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
You must be an in-course student at Lakehead University to qualify for this annual prize.
This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.
- Open to post-secondary students
How to apply
Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Tips for applying
- PoetryAvoid submitting work that has been published previously. Instead, choose pieces that are completely unpublished. Ensure your submission totals exactly or nearly 100 lines.
- SupportAvoid submitting your work without a final proofread. Instead, ask a peer or a mentor in the English department to review your lines for clarity. This ensures your best work reaches the judges.
- StrategyAvoid sending a single poem if you have several shorter pieces that fit the limit. Instead, combine one or more poems to reach the 100-line requirement. Focus on the emotional impact of your selected lines.
- RealismAvoid expecting a guaranteed win since this is decided by a competition. Instead, view this as a way to get your work seen by faculty in the Department of English. Submit your entry early to avoid portal glitches.
Questions students ask
How do I apply?
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on January 31, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
Can international students apply?
Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.
Similar awards
- Lakehead UniversityMrs. Beverley Leaman & Dr. Ernest Zimmermann Graduate Student$1,754
- Lakehead UniversityGene Haas Foundation CNC Scholarship$1,000
- Lakehead UniversityDr. Gerd Schroeter Memorial Graduate Bursary$1,056
- Lakehead UniversityCPA Award for Excellence in the Study of Strategic Management$830
- Lakehead UniversityIshak Graduate English Scholarship$602
- Lakehead UniversityRaag-Rung Music Circle Engineering Student Chapter Graduate Award$856
- Lakehead UniversityMr and Mrs James MacAllan Munro Family Memorial Prize-Prose$332
- Lakehead UniversityBernie Schnieders Memorial Award$6,017