The awards offered by NEHS recognize and celebrate excellence across various fields, including public speaking, creative writing, journalism, intellectual freedom, and artistic expression, while providing valuable opportunities and support for students’ academic and professional growth.
Convention Presentation Award
Imagine standing before an audience of scholars and enthusiasts, honing your public speaking, critical thinking, and academic writing skills. This convention isn’t just about presenting—it’s about immersing yourself in the latest research and developments in English studies, deepening your understanding, and sparking your curiosity.
Creative Challenges
We encourage all students to dive into our Creative Challenges. Develop projects that reflect your unique insights and perspectives on the texts you’ve read, and don’t forget to engage in peer review with fellow NEHS student members to refine your ideas.
The Hebestreit Award for Adventure Writing
This award invites NEHS student members to reflect on the meaningful adventures they have undertaken.
Intellectual Freedom Challenge
NEHS proudly presents the Intellectual Freedom Challenge (IFC), in collaboration with Sigma Tau Delta, inviting students to examine the world of censored literature. This challenge encourages participants to craft compelling argumentative essays on texts that have faced challenges or bans.
Lambda Ampersand Award for LGBTQIA+ Writing
NEHS is excited to partner with Lambda Literary to offer an award honoring the best creative writing by NEHS student members representing or celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community!
Literary Artwork Awards
We invite our student members to unleash their creativity and explore literature in innovative ways like never before! Join us in celebrating how art and literature can converge in breathtaking ways!
NEHS-Harvard Crimson Student Journalism Awards
This award is a catalyst that will inspire NEHS student members worldwide to establish vibrant student publications, fostering a new generation of keen-eyed reporters and eloquent writers.
NEHS Poets Laureate Award
The Laureateship is more than a single award: it is a year-long journey of creative growth, public engagement, and mentorship with acclaimed poets.
University Scholarships
More than just financial support, these scholarships recognize outstanding achievements, open doors to exceptional university opportunities, and bolster students’ resumes for future endeavors.
