The Best Writing Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

Students can find writing scholarships by searching the Bold.org scholarships page or by browsing the "Writing" category. Writing students may also be eligible for arts scholarships and programs for fields with a heavy emphasis on writing. Some schools offer writing scholarships for their students, so remember to check your university's financial aid office for more information.

Students over 14 years of age are eligible to begin applying for scholarship aid. It's never too early to begin funding your higher education. High school students, especially students in their junior year or senior year, should begin researching and applying for writing scholarships as soon as possible.

Each writing scholarship will have different eligibility requirements, so it's important to closely read the scholarship description to avoid applying for scholarships you won't be considered for. Some writing scholarships require that students be studying a field with an emphasis on writing, while others welcome anyone with a passion for writing. Some scholarship programs award students based on a writing submission, while others may require you to attend a particular university. Always check the eligibility requirements listed in a scholarship description.