Newnham Woolf Essay Prize 2026

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This is the active Newnham essay-prize page found for 2026; it may be listed publicly as part of Newnham essay prizes.

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Last checked at: 12 Jun 2026

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Source URLs

• https://newn.cam.ac.uk/study-here/access-and-outreach/events-and-programmes/woolf-essay-prize-2026

Why this listing is included

• Official Newnham page says submissions for the Woolf Essay Prize are open until 09:00 BST on 8 June 2026.
• Official Newnham page says the prize is open to all women in Year 12 or equivalent, regardless of school or country.
• Official Newnham page says the prize may interest English Literature, History, Politics, Philosophy or Sociology students but welcomes any subject combination.

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