University libraries are accepting applications for three award programs: the Carl Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Competition, the Newman Exploration Travel Fund, and the Mendel Sato Research Award.
The Carl Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Competition is open to students who have developed personal libraries throughout their lives. First and second place prizes will be awarded in the graduate and undergraduate student categories. The first prize is $1,000; the second prize is $500. The deadline for submission is March 10.
The Newman Exploration Travel Fund provides travel funds for students, faculty and staff at Danforth, North and West campuses who wish to explore the world. Winners will receive up to $10,000. The deadline for submission is March 5.
The Mendel Sato Research Award is open to students who have used materials from the University Libraries’ Julian Edison Special Collections Department to conduct original research for courses taught on the Danforth campus. Winners will receive $500. This submission deadline is May 12.