SHSU Common Reader Contests
You'll Never Walk Alone Fall 2023 Common Reader Freshman Essay Contest
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The contest is open to all first-time freshmen who are enrolled full-time (minimum 12 hours) at Sam Houston State University in the fall 2023 semester, and who have read all or parts of the book.
Submission Deadline: November 16th at 4:00pm
Scholarships valued at a total of $600 will be awarded to new first-time freshman students submitting the top three winning essays according to scholarship rules.$300 First Place, $200 Second Place, and $100 Third Place awards.
Questions? Email: commonreader@shsu.edu
Sammy's Pawprints: COE Scholarship Contest
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The contest is open to all undergraduates who enroll full time (minimum 12 hours) at Sam Houston State University in the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters.
Submission Deadline: November 17th at 5:00pm
Two scholarships will be awarded to students who submit winning posters. First Place: $1,500 Honorable Mention: $1,000
Questions? Email: raw034@shsu.edu
SHSU Common Reader Poetry Slam
Registration due prior to event. Click here to register.
Students will compete for scholarship prizes.
Location: LSC Kat Klub
Date: November 13th
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Questions? Email: commonreader@shsu.edu
8th Annual Mass Communications Common Reader Film Festival
Click here for contest information. Submissions due prior to event.
Students will compete for scholarship prizes.
Guests are welcome to attend the viewing of all entries.
Location: LSC White Ballroom
Date: November 15th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Questions? Email: krb112@shsu.edu
SHSU Common Reader Deliberative Dialogues Scholarship Event
Registration due prior to event. Click here to register.
Groups will compete for prizes (up to $250 per 1st place winning team member, up to $100 per 2nd place team member).
Location: LSC White Ballroom
Date: November 16th
Time: 4:00-7:00pm
Food will be provided for participants.
Questions? Email: cce@shsu.edu
2023 Common Reader Undergraduate Research Poster Contest
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The contest is open to all undergraduates who enroll full time (minimum 12 hours) at Sam Houston State University in the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters.
Submission Deadline: October 27th at 5:00pm
Two scholarships valued at $500 will be awarded to students who submit winning posters. An additional $500 scholarship will be awarded during the spring semester to a student who presents their research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Questions? Email: honors@shsu.edu