Congratulations to the 2021 Winners of the Herbstein Scholarship in Fiction Writing

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing was established in 2012 by Judith Freidenberg, Sebastian’s mother, a professor of anthropology at the University of Maryland. The scholarship is awarded in memory of Sebastian, a young aspiring fiction writer, a 1996 graduate of Colby College and a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, who passed away June 20, 2002. The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and University of Maryland communities join with Professor Freidenberg in celebrating the life and honoring the memory of this talented writer, dedicated scholar, caring family member and loyal friend.

The 2021 Winners are:

First Place: Cecilia Cook
“One Night"
Award Amount: $600

Second place (tied): Ariel Callage
"Welcome to the Club"
Award Amount: $300

Second place (tied): Joyce Li
"Open the Door"
Award Amount: $300  

Published on Sat, Apr 3, 2021 - 7:17AM