The 2009 Samuel Eells Literary & Educational Foundation Literary Competition is open to all undergraduate college students associated with SELEF at select schools. There are four distinct categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry and Photography. First prize of $100 is offered in all categories. Based on the number of second, third and fourth prizes awarded, cash grants may be made of amounts smaller than $100, based on funds available and the number of awards granted. A $1,000 GRAND PRIZE will be awarded to that single entry which shows the greatest level of overall excellence in one of the three major categories, namely: fiction, non-fiction and poetry (photographic entries do not qualify for this award).