Writing scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 29, 2025Apply below to the best Writing scholarships for January 2025.
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The Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship
Writing
The Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship offers $1,000 for students to explore empowerment through an essay. Open to all eligible students.
Deadline:
October 5, 2025
CINTAS Foundation Fellowship in Creative Writing
Writing • Arts • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
CINTAS Foundation Fellowship offers $20,000 for Cuban artists. Apply with recommendations, work samples, and an artist statement.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
MMUF Travel and Research Grants
World Studies • Conservation • Writing • History • Literature • Geological & Earth Sciences • English • Film • Music • Foreign Languages • Sociology • Theatre/Performing Arts • Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students
MMUF Travel & Research Grants offer up to $5,000 for graduate students in select fields. Apply with a personal statement and research plan.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Froggycrossing's Creativity Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Froggycrossing's Creativity Scholarship awards $2,000 to 10 students showcasing their creativity through various media forms.
Deadline:
November 30, 2025
Community Foundation of Grundy County Scholarships
Grundy County • Illinois • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grundy County students can apply for scholarships up to $10,000 for post-high school education. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
FX Storytelling Legacy Scholarship
Film • Radio & Television • Writing • Juniors
The FX Storytelling Legacy Scholarship awards $5,000 to aspiring film and TV students. Apply online to pursue your passion.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Irene Adler Prize
Writing • Literature • Journalism • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Irene Adler Prize offers a $1,000 scholarship for women in journalism, creative writing, or literature. Essay required.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Omega Phi Beta Foundation - Rising Bud Scholarship
Literature • Writing • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Other Trades/Crafts • Music • For Women • Freshmen
The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Beinecke Scholarship Program
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Architecture • English • Fashion • Literature • Writing • Social Sciences • Religious/Theological Studies • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Philosophy • Graphic Design • Film • Photography • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors
The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Speak Up! Scholarship
Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school
The Speak Up! Scholarship awards $2,000 to high school juniors/seniors passionate about communications. Apply with GPA 3.5+, essay, and more.
Deadline:
August 15, 2025
Local Media Consortium Scholarship
Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Literature • Film • Radio & Television • Communications • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Local Media Consortium Scholarship offers $2,500 for full-time journalism students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with transcripts and a recommendation.
Deadline:
March 28, 2025
Juneau Community Foundation Scholarships
Juneau County • Skagway County • Alaska • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Writing • High school • Freshmen
Juneau Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Elizabeth Furber Fellowship – Women studying Creative Fine Arts
Arts • Studio Arts • Photography • Art History • Music • Writing • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Interior Design • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • For Native American / American Indian students • For Women • Graduate Students
The Elizabeth Furber Fellowship offers $5,000 to American Indian and Alaska Native women in Creative Fine Arts graduate programs.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
ACES Scholarships
Writing • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
ACES Scholarships offer $1,500 to students excelling in critical thinking and aspiring to editing careers. Apply with resume and essays.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
The Foundation Scholarship Fund
Conservation • Writing • Art History • Arts Management • Sociology • World Studies • Arts • History • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Foundation Scholarship Fund offers $2,000 for undergraduates in Fine Art, Art History, or Museum Studies with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
November 26, 2025
The Game Changers Scholarship
Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
Queen Anne's County Arts Council Scholarship
Studio Arts • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Writing • Freshmen
The Queen Anne's County Arts Council Scholarship offers $250+ for high school seniors pursuing arts education. Apply with a portfolio and recommendations.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
The Midwest Broadcasts Journalists Association Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors
The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association offers $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing broadcast journalism in the Midwest.
Deadline:
February 23, 2025
Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards
Writing • English • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Enter the Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards for a chance to win $250+ by sharing poems that celebrate peace and the human spirit.
Deadline:
July 1, 2025
JASNA Essay Contest
Writing • Literature • English • High school
Enter the JASNA Essay Contest for a chance to win up to $1,000 by exploring the relevance of Jane Austen's novels today.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Islamic Scholarship Fund
International Relations • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Sociology • Law • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Writing • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • For Muslim students • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students • Sophomores
The Islamic Scholarship Fund offers up to $10,000 for Muslim students in media-related fields with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and video.
Deadline:
March 22, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir San Diego Visual and Performing Arts Educational Scholarship
San Diego County • California • Music • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Writing • Freshmen
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
The Charles J. Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarship
History • Conservation • Writing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Charles J. Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for undergraduates in historic preservation and related fields. Apply with an essay.
Deadline:
August 30, 2025
Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowships
Writing • Age • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowships provide $27,000 for exceptional US poets aged 21-31. Apply with up to 4 poems.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
William C. Johnson Distinguished Scholarship
English • Literature • Writing • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The William C. Johnson Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for English students with a 3.5 GPA and leadership experience. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 7, 2025
FAQ
Yes, many Writing scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary by scholarship. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each scholarship you are interested in.
To increase your chances of winning a Writing scholarship, focus on submitting a strong application, including well-crafted essays, a compelling personal statement, and any required writing samples. Additionally, ensure you meet all eligibility criteria and deadlines.
Common mistakes to avoid when applying for Writing scholarships include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and neglecting to proofread your work. Always ensure your application is polished and tailored to the scholarship.
To write a strong application for Writing scholarships, be clear and concise, follow all instructions, showcase your writing skills, and proofread your work for errors. Tailor your application to each scholarship's specific requirements and values.
In your personal statement for Writing scholarships, include your passion for writing, your academic and career goals, relevant experiences, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your aspirations. Make it personal and reflective of your unique voice.
Yes, many Writing scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
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