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[Page 2] The Best Writing Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Herbert Osei “Dream Big” Writing Scholarship
Funded byKingsley OseiTo honor the late Herbert Osei, this scholarship exists to encourage African-American students to continue the pursuit of their biggest dreams in literature, no matter where their circumstances have placed them.- Location: Bronx
- Field of Study: Creative Writing, Literature, Journalism, or a related field
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 13, 2021One Click Apply31Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship
Funded byMahlagha JaberiThe Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship exists to support more awareness about the mental health of immigrants in the United States.- Background: First or second-generation immigrants in any field of study
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 01, 2021One Click Apply32Unicorn Scholarship
Funded byPeterson WellfordThe Unicorn Scholarship exists to support LGBTQ+ students in their journey toward self-love and acceptance.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 31, 2021One Click Apply33"Wise Words" Scholarship
Funded byGabriella CarterThis scholarship is designed to give students time to reflect on a quote that has influenced their lives in a positive manner. Any written or spoken phrase which carries a special meaning for you may be submitted.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Sep 30, 2021One Click Apply34Mirajur Rahman's Satirical Experiential Essay Scholarship
Funded byMirajur RahmanThis scholarship is for all students who are fans of comedy, satire, and sarcasm.- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 01, 2022One Click Apply35Vanessa Muza Teskey Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBrian BelkoThis scholarship seeks to help one female student who is an aspiring writer or journalist pursue her education and make a difference in the world.- Education Level: Must be a senior in high school
- Gender: Must identify as a woman
- Field of Interest: Must be interested in pursuing a career in writing
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 18, 2022One Click Apply36Artists and Writers in the Community Scholarship
Funded byConner CowanThis scholarship seeks to encourage artists and writers to complete their degrees and pursue their creative passions.- Degree of Interest: Wants a BA or MFA degree
- Career of Interest: Artist or writer
- Experience: Has a creative portfolio
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 31, 2022One Click Apply37Enrique Castillo Educational Scholarship
Funded byEnrique Castillo Scholarship FundThis scholarship is for first generation BIPOC students majoring in education, history, or English.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- Major: Education, History, or English
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 04, 2022One Click Apply38Bold Wise Words Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship exists to to allow students to reflect on the wise words they’ve been told.All students are eligible$500Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Jun 12, 2022One Click Apply39Bold Creativity Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support creative students so they can afford to pursue their education and their dreams.All students are eligible$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 17, 2022One Click Apply40Lisa Seidman Excellence in Writing Scholarship
Funded byAffordable College PrepThis scholarship seeks to honor Lisa Seidman by supporting students following in her footsteps by pursuing careers in writing.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Gender: Female
- Major: English or writing
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Sep 01, 2022One Click Apply41Literature Lover Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKThis scholarship will support a student majoring in English.- Education Level: Any
- Major: English
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 15, 2022One Click Apply42Avis Porter English Study Scholarship
Funded byEdward HoldgateThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Avis Porter by supporting students who are pursuing English or related degrees.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Parental Status: Mother
- Field of Study: Pursuing an English-based degree (journalism, English teacher, etc.)
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 01, 2023One Click Apply43Gamba Creative Arts Scholarship
Funded byMiguel OceguedaThis scholarship seeks to support disadvantaged students in New Jersey who are pursuing art-related degrees.- Background: First-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Pursuing creative arts, music, writing, audio engineering, or arts-related degree
- State: New Jersey
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jan 01, 2023One Click Apply44