Calling All Young Historians Aged 16-19

23 March 2021

The Colin Hardy History Memorial Prize 2021

Colin Hardy
Colin Hardy

The annual competition to foster interest and scholarship in the First World War among young people is now open for 2021.

Essays and projects (between 3000 and 6000 words) or video presentations (up to 30 minutes max duration) are welcomed on any military, political, social or cultural subject associated with the Great War.

Deadline for submissions : 31 August 2021

First Prize : £1000  

Runner-Up : £500  

Congratulations to the 2020 winners:

Further information from the admin co-ordinator David Williams

Email : > ColinHardyMemorialPrize@westernfrontassociation.com 

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