Annual Sagan Writing Center Award – Now Open!

The annual Sagan Writing Center Award is now open for submissions! The deadline is April 16, 2026. Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100.

Submit here.

Please DO NOT send a copy to the Writing Center staff. We will only accept essays submitted through the form. For additional questions, please visit the Writing Center website at writing.owu.edu or contact the Writing Center at writingcenter@owu.edu.

OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Writing Center
Contact: Sarah Graves at writingcenter@owu.edu