Ferdinand Canning Scott Schiller Essay Prize in Philosophy
Established in 1933
Description. The F. C. S. Schiller Essay Prize in Philosophy is open to all UC Berkeley graduates and undergraduates of any department. This prize is awarded for the best essay on a specified topic relating to the work of Ferdinand Canning Scott Schiller. This biennial contest is offered in even-numbered years and will be offered again in 2012-2013. For complete information read the General Rules.
Prize Amounts. The prize amount is $200. Federal financial aid regulations require that all awards received by a student can not exceed their financial aid need as determined by a congressional formula. It is possible, therefore, that the cash award for a prize could reduce some component of a needy student’s package of financial aid awards. In these cases, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office attempts first to reduce loan or work aid; fellowships, grants, or scholarships are only reduced as a last resort.
History of the Prize. The F. C. S. Schiller Essay Prize in Philosophy was established by Mrs. Louise S. Schiller in memory of her husband, F. C. S. Schiller, to promote the study of his contribution to philosophy.
2010-11: 4 entries; Andrew David King ($200)
2008-09: No winner
2006-07: No winner
2004-05: 4 entries; Joel Yurdin ($200)
2002-03: 1 entry; Eli Alshanetsky ($200)
2000-01: 1 entry; Jason Lao ($200)
1998-99: 2 entries; John Rauschenberg ($200)