Mr and Mrs James MacAllan Munro Family Memorial Prize-Prose

Lakehead University

Win $332.20 for your best piece of prose — 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

$332

Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

Level

Post-secondary

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What you will need

Upload a short story (fiction, non-fiction, or creative non-fiction)
Ensure the submission is a maximum word count of 1500 words
Submit via Lakehead University's awards portal

About this award

You can win prize of $332.20. 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 writer who enjoys crafting fiction, non-fiction, or creative non-fiction stories. 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. Three members of the Department of English will judge your submission based on competition, and their decision is final. 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 — since this is awarded annually, confirm with Lakehead University if you can enter again in future years and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an in-course student at Lakehead University. This award is based on competition for your submitted prose.

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

ProseAvoid exceeding the limit. Instead, ensure your story is a maximum word count of 1500 words. Edit your draft strictly to fit this length.
SupportAvoid submitting without feedback. Instead, ask a peer or professor in the Department of English to review your plot and pacing. Get a second pair of eyes on your work before uploading.
StrategyAvoid writing a generic piece. Instead, choose a specific genre—fiction, non-fiction, or creative non-fiction—and lean into its strengths. Focus on a strong opening hook to grab the judges' attention.

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.

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