Alexandra Rowan Voices of Tomorrow Scholarship
Alexandra Rowan was a gifted young writer whose life was tragically cut short at age twenty-three due to a blood clot in her lung linked to hormonal contraception.
Writing is a beautiful craft that brings entertainment, emotion, and understanding to the world, with stories shared across generations and around the world. The Alexandra Rowan Foundation empowers women through awareness, education, and creative expression. Inspired by Alexandra Rowan’s legacy, the Foundation promotes women’s health, particularly blood clot awareness, and uplifts women who use writing to give voice to their experiences, imagination, and resilience.
This scholarship honors the memory of Alexandra Rowan by supporting women who aspire to become writers and share their voices with the world.
Any female undergraduate student pursuing an English or creative writing program at an accredited U.S. college or academic institution may apply for this scholarship opportunity. There will be three winners: one in nonfiction, one in fiction, and one in poetry.
To apply, respond to one of the three prompts below about nonfiction writing, fiction writing, or poetry.
Please select one prompt to respond to. Please write which prompt you're responding to at the top of your submission.
1. Nonfiction Writing Prompt (Essay or Personal Story) 400-600 words
Write about an experience, challenge, or person that has shaped who you are today. How did it influence the way you see yourself or the world?
2. Fiction Writing Prompt (Short Story) 400-600 words
Write an original short story about a moment of change, choice, or discovery. What do your characters learn about themselves or others?
3. Poetry Writing Prompt 400-600 words SUBMIT VIA PDF
Write one or more poems that express something meaningful to you: a memory, emotion, or idea you want others to understand or feel. Please submit your poem(s) via PDF upload and write "Submitted via file upload" in this text box.
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The application deadline is Apr 1, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 12, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 12, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
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