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Department of English & Language Arts


Dr. Burney J. Hollis Literary Award

To apply submit: 

  • The entry Form
  • A Thank You letter that the Foundation will forward to the donor (submitted to jacqueline.cozart@morgan.edu 
  • Faculty Reference: Faculty should submit their letter of support to  jacqueline.cozart@morgan.edu  and use the subject line Dr. Burney J. Hollis Literary Award, by October 15, 2023                   

Email one of the following to jacqueline.cozart@morgan.edu:

  • An 8-10-page essay
  • 12-20-page short story or nonfictional prose piece
  • 4 poems
  • 12-20-page play, screen play, or dramatic dialogue

Submission Format:

  • All pages must be number and include your last name
  • Typed and Double-spaced Manuscripts
  • Entries must be submitted by October 15, 2023 to  jacqueline.cozart@morgan.edu  with the subject line Dr. Burney J. Hollis Literary Award.

Deadline:

  • Entries and letters of support must be submitted by October 15, 2023 to  jacqueline.cozart@morgan.edu  with the subject line Dr. Burney J. Hollis Literary Award