Gloria Anzaldúa Rhetorician Award
Supports graduate students or first-time presenters researching intersections of rhetoric, composition, and queer theory, with a focus on LGBTQ+ meaning-making and social justice.
Funder: Conference on College Composition and Communication
Due Dates: October 10, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to three awards of $750 each for travel-related expenses to present at the CCCC Annual Convention.
Summary: Supports graduate students or first-time presenters whose research explores intersections of rhetoric, composition, and queer theory, with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ meaning-making and social justice.
Key Information: Application must be a single PDF; eligibility requires acceptance to the CCCC Annual Convention.
Description
This award honors the legacy of Gloria Anzaldúa by supporting scholars whose research explores the intersections of rhetoric, composition, and queer theory. It is intended to encourage original work that interrogates connections between writing, sexuality, gender identification, and social justice, fostering new conversations and critical engagement in the field. The funding is specifically aimed at graduate students or first-time presenters accepted to the CCCC Annual Convention, enabling them to present their research and participate in the academic community.
