Honors and Awards

Departmental Honors:
The requirements for Honors include a 3.25 GPA in Philosophy courses, an "A" on the B.A. Essay, and the Department's recommendation. Details may be obtained from the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

The Manley Thompson Prize:
A prize is awarded each year for the best B.A. essay submitted. All students who submit B.A. essays are automatically considered.

The Lee Family Foundation Essay Prize:
Through the generosity of the Lee Family, a prize of $1,000 will be awarded in each year for the best essay on any subject in philosophy. The Lee Undergraduate Essay Prize is open to students currently registered in the College of the University of Chicago. The essays will be judged by a committee of Philosophy Department faculty. Essays must not exceed 8,000 words. Essays will be due early in spring quarter.  Two hard copies of essays must be submitted at Stuart Hall 202 by the announced deadline. Please do not submit essays via email.

The Lee Family Prize for Highest Grade Point Average:
A prize of $3,000 will be awarded to the graduating philosophy student who has the highest overall grade point average, as determined by the College registrar's office.

The Dunn Summer Research Grant:
One or two grants of $3,500 will be awarded annually to support summer research on a philosophical topic (such as preparation for writing a BA essay or work on a writing sample for applications to graduate programs).  Applications will be due in the middle of the spring quarter, and will consist of a research proposal of less than 500 words, a letter of support from a faculty member, and a record of the applicant's grades.