Graduating English majors can submit a proposal to be considered for the Dorothy Lloyd Gilbert Awards, a contest now entering its second year.
The awards, funded by an anonymous alum through the Career Development, Internships & Community Learning Center in honor of a former English professor at the college, are designed to help English majors make the shift from Guilford to their careers.
“This is a great opportunity for a student to start thinking strategically about their transition from Guilford,” said Irene Harrington, Director of Career Development and Internships.
To enter, English majors must submit a proposal to Harrington describing the project they want to spend their prize money on and how this fits into their long-term career plans. Examples of projects include funding the first-year of grad school, covering living expenses while partaking in a post-graduate internship, or helping to pay the bills while a student works on finishing up their first novel. Both Harrington and Career Counselor Bonnie Krosse are willing to talk with students to help them come up with ideas if they need help.
The proposals will be judged by the English department faculty.
Up to $25,000 could be awarded this year, but the money can be divided up among as many students as the English department decides appropriate based on the applications they review..
Applications must be turned in to Harrington by Feb. 21.