2009-2010 UST Philosophy Student Essay Contest 

The University of St. Thomas Philosophy Department is sponsoring the second annual UST Philosophy Student Essay Contest. One first-prize winner will receive $200 and the opportunity to present the winning paper publicly at the last philosophy department colloquium of the year. Two runners-up will each receive a prize of $100, and runners-up may also be invited to present their papers at the philosophy department colloquium.

Submission Guidelines:

• Only current UST undergraduate students are eligible.
• The author's name MUST NOT appear anywhere on the paper. If the author's name appears anywhere on the paper, the submission will not be considered.
• Word Limit: 3,000 words maximum.
• Deadline: Submissions must be received by Monday, March 1, 2010.
• Email paper to philosophy@stthomas.edu as an attachment: include author's name and paper title in the body of the email, and the phrase "student essay contest" in the subject line.

Direct all questions about the contest to philosophy@stthomas.edu. 

2008-2009 UST Philosophy Student Essay Contest Winners

First Prize ($200 Prize): Joseph Kuharski
Second Prize ($100 Prize): Robert Crane
Third Prize ($100 Prize): Steven Winkelman