Enter the Roper Sports Writing Competition for the chance to win up to $2,000. The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
To enter, submit two published sports stories in print or online (no blogs) and a copy of your resume.
Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on April 15, 2019. Entries will be judged by professional sports writers, and the top four contestants will be selected. Each winning contestant will receive an award.
1st Place - $2,000
2nd Place - $1,500
3rd Place - $1,000
4th Place - $750
The Roper Sports Writing Competition is sponsored by Lynn and Dana Roper, who believe sports is more than just games and contests. “In my view, sports brings people and communities together in a most divided world,” Lynn Roper said.
Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/cvpo.