Isidore Okpewho Award

ISOLA-ISIDORE OKPEWHO AWARD FOR BEST PAPER PRESENTED BY A GRADUATE STUDENT

Criteria: Recipients must be current members of ISOLA.

A limit of 6000 words (including the abstract) is set as a general guideline for the length of articles. The author-date-reference system is used. References should be indicated in the text: (Mphahlele 100) or Coetzee (10). Generally, referencing must follow the MLA system.

Papers must be presented by the authors at the conference (proxy presentation disqualifies the entry).

Prize: The award carries a $250.00 prize to be given at the conference during the closing ceremony.

Apply for the Award: Papers should be submitted to the ISOLA vice president Professor Rose Opondo at roseopondo@gmail.com by June 4th 2025.

Selection Process: A committee selects the recipients. Please contact the ISOLA vice president Professor Rose Opondo for more information at roseopondo@gmail.com 

Previous recipients

2021: Charles K. Rono, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya

2018: Matilda Eyituoyo Olive-Jack, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.