Roger J. Bishop Writing Prize

The Roger J. Bishop Writing Prize is awarded annually to either an undergraduate or graduate student who submits the best piece of original creative work to the Roger J. Bishop Writing Competition. Eligible submissions include plays, poetry, short stories, or novels. The prize recognizes excellence in creative writing and is administered through the Department of Writing at the University of Victoria. Graduate students must maintain a minimum GPA of 6.0 (A- average) to be considered. Submissions must be handed in to the Department of Writing by September 1st each year. Approval of graduate recipients is made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the Department of Writing.