These 8 hand-curated scholarships are open to Writers. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
U.S.-resident high school and undergraduate students who submit an original cited essay, vertical video, or both on the official church-sta…
View details →Thea Foundation
Arkansas high-school seniors graduating in Spring 2027 who submit one original short story, prose work, or poem.
View details →Case Western Reserve University Department of Theater
First-time college applicants who plan a CWRU theater minor or substantial extracurricular theater participation and complete the required …
View details →Case Western Reserve University Department of Theater
First-time college applicants to CWRU who intend to major in theater and complete the required audition or discipline-specific portfolio re…
View details →Hope College
A fall 2027 Hope College first-year or transfer applicant with strong creative writing who submits the DAA portfolio and will major or mino…
View details →National Endowment for the Arts and Mid Atlantic Arts
A student in grades 9–12 who competes through a school or organization registered with a participating state Poetry Out Loud coordinator.
View details →American University School of Communication
An American University School of Communication graduate student specializing in print journalism who demonstrates exceptional promise for p…
View details →Horror Writers Association
Horror writers worldwide at any career stage who submit an English application, Education Plan, and optional writing sample.
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