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Einaudi Center for International Studies

Cornell University

Migrations Creative Writing and Art Competition

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Application Timeframe: Fall
A la Republique

Details

Submit your creative work to this year's creative writing and art competition. Open to Cornell students and staff, the competition asks you to reflect on migration in your own life and the life of your community. 

Winning submissions will receive a cash prize and be published on our website. View the work of last year's winners. 

The photo displayed on this page is À la République by Victoria Abunaw '24, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Her work is one of the winning submissions of the 2023 creative writing and art competition. 

Eligibility

The competition is open to currently enrolled students at any level and non-faculty staff members. Your submission should answer the question: How does migration shape life in your community?

Our Stories in Motion

You can view past winners of the creative competition in the lobby of Mann Library this fall. Our exhibit tells the stories of students and staff whose lives have been influenced by migration. Migrations influence the food they eat, the languages they speak, where their families live, and how they view the world.

People view the "Our Stories in Motion" exhibit.
"Our Stories in Motion" exhibit in Mann Library lobby.
Students enter their migration stories into the "Our Stories in Motion" exhibit.

How to Submit

Complete the submission form below by February 15, 2026. 

Requirements

Please use the project title as the file name. Do not use your name as the file name. Submission limited to one person and netID. 

Questions? Email the Migrations Program.

Additional Information

Funding Type

  • Award

Role

  • Staff
    • Student

Program

Migrations Program

Submission Form

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