Abraham L. Polonsky Awards
There are three separate Abraham L. Polonsky Awards. Please review each category and select the one appropriate.
Abraham L. Polonsky Undergraduate Award in Critical Writing
One $500 award
Class Level:
Academic Achievement:
Area of Emphasis:
An interest in critical writing.
Procedure for Student Applicants:
1. Complete the Scholarship Application Form available online or in the CTVA Department (MZ 195).
2. Applicant must submit a critical essay on a film topic, no less than 10 pages in length. The essay will be judged on both the substance of the content and the clarity and insightfulness of the argument.
3. Return all materials (stapled together with application form on top) to the CTVA Department no later than March 1, 2009.
Abraham L. Polonsky Graduate Award in Screenwriting
One $500 award
Class Level:
Academic Achievement:
Area of Emphasis:
An interest in critical writing.
Procedure for Student Applicants:
1. Complete the Scholarship Application Form available online or in the CTVA Department (MZ 195).
2. Applicant must submit a feature length motion picture screenplay. In the spirit of Abraham Polonsky’s personal vision and creative work, it is preferred that the screenplay engage themes of social consciousness.
3. Return all materials (stapled together with application form on top) to the CTVA Department no later than March 11, 2008.
Abraham L. Polonsky Graduate Award in Critical Writing
One $500 award
Class Level:
Academic Achievement:
Area of Emphasis:
An interest in critical writing.
Procedure for Student Applicants:
1. Complete the Scholarship Application Form available online or in the CTVA Department (MZ 195).
2. Applicant must submit a critical essay on a film topic, no less than 15 pages in length. The essay will be judged on both the substance of the content and the clarity and insightfulness of the argument.
3. Return all materials (stapled together with application form on top) to the CTVA Department no later than March 11, 2008.