Description

The Coulter Prizes were founded in 1787 by James Coulter, a Glasgow merchant who had been an undergraduate in Arts 1730. The prizes were intended for "the encouragement of composition and elocution". One prize is awarded in alternate years for a sermon or theological essay, and for an essay on Mental Philosophy or English Literature. The other prize is awarded annually, alternately in Greek and Latin, for an essay on classical literature, or the best dissertation.

Summary

Coulter Prizes
Award Type: Prizes
Year Founded: 1787
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Record last updated: 22nd Jul 2007

University Connections

Associated people

• John Jackson Coats