Student Essay Competition

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Dr Anne H Wiltshire

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May 21, 2025, 8:01:59 AMMay 21

to Sociology South Africa

Dear SASA Members,

The South African Sociological Association (SASA) is pleased to encourage all eligible postgraduate students to participate in the exciting annual Essay Writing Competition!

This is a fantastic opportunity for postgraduate students (Honours, Masters, and Doctoral) to showcase their sociological writing skills and potentially shape their future.

Competition Details:

Categories: EITHER: Honours & Master's; OR, Doctoral

Word Limit: 5,000-8,000 words maximum (including references)

Format: MS Word document

Judging Criteria: Originality, clarity, structure, adherence to wordlength, and publishability

Closing Date: May 30th, 2025

Prizes:

1st Place: Book Prize, SASA Certificate, 1-year SASA Membership + 1-year SASA Congress Fees

2nd Place: SASA Certificate

How to Enter:

Please submit your essay to compet...@sociology.africa

For more information, visit the SASA website: https://sociology.africa