Scholarships

When students enter their senior year it is typically the time they start thinking about and filling out college applications. At the time the overwhelming costs of attending some schools may discourage some from attempting to further their education. However, there are multiple forms of financial aid available. One of the most popular forms of financial aid is the college scholarship.

Unlike loans, which may take forever to pay back, or grants, which are limited in scope and restrictive in requirements, scholarships often focus on the student’s choice of education and profession. There are scholarships available for every imaginable legal profession there is including clergyman, musician, and yes creative writing. If words just fly off your fingertips every time you go near a piece of paper you are in luck. There are literally thousands of grants and scholarships that you can apply for.

Your high school guidance counselor may be able to assist you in selecting appropriate grants and scholarships to apply for. If not that, often the financial aid offices of the school you wish to attend will assist you. There is a lot of information available about scholarships and grants on the Internet, you can probably get a good head start in your local library as well if you are near one.

A lot of people have been scribbling short stories and poems into notebooks since time began. If you are one of those, here are some place you might want to consider when searching for a scholarship. Each has different award amounts, and requirements, so when applying be sure to read all of the available information about the grant or scholarship you are applying for. Many people are eligible for more than one scholarship and you are encouraged to look into that also.

Arkansas Tech University offers six creative writing scholarships through its English program. These awards may be used to pursue any major in the field of the arts. Awards are for fifteen hundred dollars per term and are available to high school students. Student must submit an essay with their application.

The University of Louisville may not be going to the Final Four this year, but they are offering creative writing scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. You need not be an English major, however you must submit written samples of your work. Award amounts vary, and must also be accompanied by a letter of referral.

The Santa Barbara Foundation offers Creative Writing Scholarships to students who have attended at least four out of the last six years in their school system. Students applying must graduate from a Santa Barbara high school. Students must submit a written application, a copy of whatever work they wish to submit, and a letter of referral from a Santa Barbara teacher.

These are just a couple examples of some of the many awards and scholarships available for Creative Writing. The world recognizes the need for words written well, seize the opportunity and attend the school of your choice. Spaces are filled quickly, so apply early for your best chance.

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