The Alpha Delta Phi Foundation (“Foundation”), formerly known as the Samuel Eells Literary & Educational Foundation, runs two literary competitions, one for undergraduate students and one for college alumni.

The Alpha Delta Phi Foundation Undergraduate Literary Competition is open to all undergraduate college students associated with the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity or the Alpha Delta Phi Society. There are eight distinct categories: Fiction; Non-Fiction; Poetry; Photography; Music & Lyrics; Film; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Writing; and Visual Arts.

The undergraduate competition is open until June 27, 2025! All entries must be received by that date. Winners will be announced in August.

While the competition is running, you can review and rules and submit your entries to the competition using Submittable!

If you have any questions or trouble submitting, contact litcomp@adphifoundation.org.