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The following list of '''writing scholarships''' is primarily for American [[writing]] students.  This list can be reorganized to incorporate scholarship programs in other countries.  Just make that reorganization as clear and as clean as possible.
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The following list of '''writing scholarships''' — scholarships granted based primarily upon a submitted essay — is primarily for American students.  This list can be reorganized to incorporate scholarship programs in other countries.  Just make that reorganization as clear and as clean as possible.
  
 
Additions to this list are welcomed and encouraged.  Please don't be stingy about letting students in on how they can finance their educations!  
 
Additions to this list are welcomed and encouraged.  Please don't be stingy about letting students in on how they can finance their educations!  
  
 
== General Writing Scholarships ==
 
== General Writing Scholarships ==
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*[https://seasonsmalibu.com/general-education-and-mental-health-education-scholarship Addiction Awareness Scholarship] is open to any major who can shed light on this issue. It may be a personal story that you can share or a more researched essay.
 
* [http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm AES Engineers Scholarships] of 500 dollars for high school seniors and college students. Students do not have to be taking engineering courses. Winners are selected based on their essays.
 
* [http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm AES Engineers Scholarships] of 500 dollars for high school seniors and college students. Students do not have to be taking engineering courses. Winners are selected based on their essays.
 
*[http://www.alba-valb.org/participate/essay-contest ALBA Essay Contest]
 
*[http://www.alba-valb.org/participate/essay-contest ALBA Essay Contest]
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*[https://amazeinvent.com/scholarship Amaze Invent Buyer Guide Scholarship] is open to all individuals who are enrolled in High School, University or College as a full-time student.
 
* [http://www.artsawards.org Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards] for high school and college students (17, 18 years of age) who excel in the in the literary, visual and performing arts, including dance, cinematic arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing.
 
* [http://www.artsawards.org Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards] for high school and college students (17, 18 years of age) who excel in the in the literary, visual and performing arts, including dance, cinematic arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing.
 
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*[https://www.autoaccident.com/scholarship AutoAccident.com Scholarship] USD 1000 for high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall semester of 2020. Deadline May 1, 2020. The essay should be approximately 500 words in length. In your own words, please tell us how you'd make the streets a safer place for everyone and reduce auto accidents.
*[https://middleeasy.com/scholarships 2020 Mixed Martial Arts Scholarship] Eligible applicants are required to submit a video or 800-1500 word essay on the topic “Best Martial Arts for Self Defense” in order to be considered.
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*[http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm B. Davis Scholarship]. 1,000 dollars for winning essay.
 
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*[https://www.badcredit.org/scholarship/ BadCredit.org Wealth Wise Scholarship] for students who intend to pursue a career in the finance industry.
*[https://www.inspirationalstories.com/scholarship Inspirational Stories: Scholarship] Any high school senior or college/university student is eligible to participate. All you have to do is write a motivational/inspirational story about someone who inspires you and submit it to us! The winner will also be acknowledged on our website aside from earning the scholarship.
 
 
 
*[https://amazeinvent.com/scholarship Amaze Invent Buyer Guide Scholarship] is open to all individuals who are enrolled in High School, University or College as a full-time student.
 
 
 
*[https://swedishwholesale.com/sustainability-scholarship Sustainability Scholarship] is open to all majors, but must have a passion for sustainability and environmentalism
 
 
 
*[https://seasonsmalibu.com/general-education-and-mental-health-education-scholarship Addiction Awareness Scholarship] is open to any major who can shed light on this issue. It may be a personal story that you can share or a more researched essay.
 
 
 
 
*[https://baumgartnerlawyers.com/baumgartner-law-firm-scholarship-application Baumgartner Law Firm Law Student Scholarship Application] is available to students who are currently enrolled at an accredited law school.
 
*[https://baumgartnerlawyers.com/baumgartner-law-firm-scholarship-application Baumgartner Law Firm Law Student Scholarship Application] is available to students who are currently enrolled at an accredited law school.
 
*[https://designforrecovery.com/design-for-recovery-sober-living-scholarship-opportunity Design for Recovery Sober Living Scholarship Opportunity] wants to offer a USD 1000 scholarship to help students who fight every day to overcome the devastating effects of addiction. If you or a loved one deal with alcoholism or drug addiction, we want to hear from you.
 
 
*[https://www.douglasgrppractice.com/scholarship The Douglas Psychotherapy Do Good General Education Scholarship] wants to offer USD 1,000 scholarships for college attendees. In order to be considered, write how you will use your education/training to do good in the world in 200 words or less.
 
 
*[https://www.autoaccident.com/scholarship AutoAccident.com Scholarship] USD 1000 for high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall semester of 2020. Deadline May 1, 2020. The essay should be approximately 500 words in length. In your own words, please tell us how you'd make the streets a safer place for everyone and reduce auto accidents.
 
 
*[https://optimizemyfirm.com/community/scholarship Optimizemyfirm.com Law Firm Marketing Scholarship] for high school seniors who have a 3.0 GPA or higher. applicants must be planning on attending an accredited United States college or university in 2020.
 
 
*[https://www.valuewalk.com/value-investing-2 Business Studies Scholarship Program] Participants enrolled in a higher learning degree granting program from any country may apply for the scholarship program.
 
 
*[https://www.playyon.com/scholarship Sports and Extracurricular Involvement Scholarship] PlayyOn.com, a provider of online tools to organize and run sport and recreation activities, is offering a US 2000 Annual Scholarship in support of participants of high school and college sports and extra-curricular activities.
 
 
 
* [https://www.belktile.com/belk-tile-scholarship BELK Tile Scholarship Program] for students who is currently enrolled, or plan to be enrolled during the upcoming academic semester at a USA university as an undergraduate or graduate student.
 
* [https://www.belktile.com/belk-tile-scholarship BELK Tile Scholarship Program] for students who is currently enrolled, or plan to be enrolled during the upcoming academic semester at a USA university as an undergraduate or graduate student.
 
* [https://www.bosterbio.com/scholarships BOSTER SCHOLARSHIP] USD 1000 for students with an interest in pursuing or continuing a 4-year academic program related to Biology Technology, to aid their scientific research in college.
 
 
 
*[https://www.bosterbio.com/scholarships Bosterbio.com Scholarships Program] for students with an interest in pursuing or continuing a 4-year academic program related to Biology Technology.
 
*[https://www.bosterbio.com/scholarships Bosterbio.com Scholarships Program] for students with an interest in pursuing or continuing a 4-year academic program related to Biology Technology.
 
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*[https://www.valuewalk.com/value-investing-2 Business Studies Scholarship Program] Participants enrolled in a higher learning degree granting program from any country may apply for the scholarship program.
*[http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm B. Davis Scholarship]. 1,000 dollars for winning essay.
 
 
*[http://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/ CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship] for students who intend to pursue a career in the finance industry.
 
*[http://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/ CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship] for students who intend to pursue a career in the finance industry.
*[https://www.badcredit.org/scholarship/ BadCredit.org Wealth Wise Scholarship] for students who intend to pursue a career in the finance industry.
 
 
*[https://chestertravels.com/scholarship/ Chester Entrepreneur Scholarship] helps students jumpstart their businesses while in school.  
 
*[https://chestertravels.com/scholarship/ Chester Entrepreneur Scholarship] helps students jumpstart their businesses while in school.  
 
*[https://www.dlawgroup.com/courtroom-crew-student-scholarship/ Courtroom Crew Trial Attorney Student Scholarship] - USD 1000 for awarded to a law school student who is currently enrolled in a Law School.
 
*[https://www.dlawgroup.com/courtroom-crew-student-scholarship/ Courtroom Crew Trial Attorney Student Scholarship] - USD 1000 for awarded to a law school student who is currently enrolled in a Law School.
 
*[http://www.poeticpower.com/ Creative Communication Poetry and Essay Contests]
 
*[http://www.poeticpower.com/ Creative Communication Poetry and Essay Contests]
 
*[https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/scholarship.cfm Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship], a 1000 dollars scholarship for those affected by auto accidents
 
*[https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/scholarship.cfm Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship], a 1000 dollars scholarship for those affected by auto accidents
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*[https://designforrecovery.com/design-for-recovery-sober-living-scholarship-opportunity Design for Recovery Sober Living Scholarship Opportunity] wants to offer a USD 1000 scholarship to help students who fight every day to overcome the devastating effects of addiction. If you or a loved one deal with alcoholism or drug addiction, we want to hear from you.
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*[https://www.douglasgrppractice.com/scholarship The Douglas Psychotherapy Do Good General Education Scholarship] wants to offer USD 1,000 scholarships for college attendees. In order to be considered, write how you will use your education/training to do good in the world in 200 words or less.
 
*[https://www.eagle-touch.com/scholarship/ Eagle Touch Technologies - Youth Forward Scholarship Program] USD 3000 scholarship to any college students who are interested in science and technology, and who have enthusiasm and specific ideas especially in the area of Touch Display Technology.
 
*[https://www.eagle-touch.com/scholarship/ Eagle Touch Technologies - Youth Forward Scholarship Program] USD 3000 scholarship to any college students who are interested in science and technology, and who have enthusiasm and specific ideas especially in the area of Touch Display Technology.
 
*[https://www.electric.ai/mobile-device-innovation The Electric Mobile Device Management IT Innovation Scholarship] A USD 1,000 Scholarship for current or soon-to-be undergrad who has a passion for innovating in the mobile IT (software or hardware) space. Deadline is Nov 1st each year.
 
*[https://www.electric.ai/mobile-device-innovation The Electric Mobile Device Management IT Innovation Scholarship] A USD 1,000 Scholarship for current or soon-to-be undergrad who has a passion for innovating in the mobile IT (software or hardware) space. Deadline is Nov 1st each year.
 
*[https://essayontime.com.au/scholarship/ Essaytime Scholarship] USD 1000 for full-time student. 500-800 word essay.
 
*[https://essayontime.com.au/scholarship/ Essaytime Scholarship] USD 1000 for full-time student. 500-800 word essay.
*[https://fitnessvolt.com/scholarship/ 2020 Fitness and Educational Scholarships] Submit a 1,000 to 1,500 word article on the topic “Importance of physical fitness in student life”   
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*[https://fitnessvolt.com/scholarship/ Fitness and Educational Scholarships] Submit a 1,000 to 1,500 word article on the topic “Importance of physical fitness in student life”   
*[https://homecleaning.nyc/scholarship/ homecleaning.nyc Future Leaders Scholarship] USD 2000 scholarship designed to help young entrepreneurs afford the rising cost of education and help them along the road to entrepreneurship. Current college student or incoming freshman enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college, university or trade school. No major or trade requirements. 500-1,000 word essay on the topic "If you could start any business without any capital constraints, what would the business be and why?"
 
 
 
 
*[https://www.texas-truckaccidentlawyer.com/scholarship/greg-baumgartner-scholarship Greg Baumgartner Scholarship] is open to high school or college in the United States. To apply, please write a very short essay (not to exceed 200 words) about yourself, your educational goals and the reasons for needing a scholarship.
 
*[https://www.texas-truckaccidentlawyer.com/scholarship/greg-baumgartner-scholarship Greg Baumgartner Scholarship] is open to high school or college in the United States. To apply, please write a very short essay (not to exceed 200 words) about yourself, your educational goals and the reasons for needing a scholarship.
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*[https://homecleaning.nyc/scholarship/ homecleaning.nyc Future Leaders Scholarship] USD 2000 scholarship designed to help young entrepreneurs afford the rising cost of education and help them along the road to entrepreneurship. 500-1,000 word essay on the topic "If you could start any business without any capital constraints, what would the business be and why?"
 
*[https://hometheorys.com/scholarship/ HomeTheorys Scholarship] HomeTheorys offers USD 2,000 Scholarship for students who are interested in interior design and currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student (2019-2020 school year).
 
*[https://hometheorys.com/scholarship/ HomeTheorys Scholarship] HomeTheorys offers USD 2,000 Scholarship for students who are interested in interior design and currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student (2019-2020 school year).
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*[https://www.inspirationalstories.com/scholarship Inspirational Stories: Scholarship] Any high school senior or college/university student is eligible to participate. All you have to do is write a motivational/inspirational story about someone who inspires you and submit it to us! The winner will also be acknowledged on our website aside from earning the scholarship.
 
*[https://iwaterpurification.com/scholarship/ iWaterPurification Foundation (iWP) Scholarship]
 
*[https://iwaterpurification.com/scholarship/ iWaterPurification Foundation (iWP) Scholarship]
 
*[https://www.steerslawfirm.com/scholarship/ The Law Offices of Steers and Associates] USD 1000 scholarship available to students pursuing or planning on pursuing a career in law. 500+ word essay based on this question: “How would you reduce car accidents in Los Angeles (or your city)?”
 
*[https://www.steerslawfirm.com/scholarship/ The Law Offices of Steers and Associates] USD 1000 scholarship available to students pursuing or planning on pursuing a career in law. 500+ word essay based on this question: “How would you reduce car accidents in Los Angeles (or your city)?”
 
*[https://maisonlaw.com/scholarship/ The Maison Law Central Valley Community Scholarship Program] aims to reward a graduating high school senior student - $2,000 in annual scholarships. Submit an essay of approximately 500 words telling us “How you would make the streets of the Central Valley (or your city) safer”
 
*[https://maisonlaw.com/scholarship/ The Maison Law Central Valley Community Scholarship Program] aims to reward a graduating high school senior student - $2,000 in annual scholarships. Submit an essay of approximately 500 words telling us “How you would make the streets of the Central Valley (or your city) safer”
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*[https://middleeasy.com/scholarships Mixed Martial Arts Scholarship] Eligible applicants are required to submit a video or 800-1500 word essay on the topic “Best Martial Arts for Self Defense” in order to be considered.
 
*[https://www.moneykey.com/scholarship.php MoneyKey Scholarship Program] (500-750 word essay)
 
*[https://www.moneykey.com/scholarship.php MoneyKey Scholarship Program] (500-750 word essay)
 
*[http://www.olivegarden.com/company/community/pasta_tales.asp Olive Garden's Pasta Tales Essay Contest]
 
*[http://www.olivegarden.com/company/community/pasta_tales.asp Olive Garden's Pasta Tales Essay Contest]
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*[https://optimizemyfirm.com/community/scholarship Optimizemyfirm.com Law Firm Marketing Scholarship] for high school seniors who have a 3.0 GPA or higher. applicants must be planning on attending an accredited United States college or university in 2020.
 
*[https://planetmaids.com/scholarship/ Planet Maids Scholarship] to help young entrepreneurs afford the rising cost of education and help them along the road to entrepreneurship. For any current college student or incoming freshman enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Deadlines for the 2019/2020 scholarships are November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2020.
 
*[https://planetmaids.com/scholarship/ Planet Maids Scholarship] to help young entrepreneurs afford the rising cost of education and help them along the road to entrepreneurship. For any current college student or incoming freshman enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Deadlines for the 2019/2020 scholarships are November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2020.
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*[https://www.riziolawfirm.com/scholarship/ Rizio Lipinsky Lawyer Scholarship] USD 10,000. Essay (<1000 words) about why you’re inspired to become an attorney
 
*[http://www.artandwriting.org/awards Scholastic Inc. Art & Writing Awards]
 
*[http://www.artandwriting.org/awards Scholastic Inc. Art & Writing Awards]
 
*[https://seasonsbeachcottage.com/mental-health-education-scholarship Seasonsbeachcottage.com Mental health Education Scholarship Program] By the Beach Cottage at Seasons in Malibu: Luxury Mental Health Treatment, is open to any major who can shed light on this issue. It may be a personal story that you can share or a more researched essay.
 
*[https://seasonsbeachcottage.com/mental-health-education-scholarship Seasonsbeachcottage.com Mental health Education Scholarship Program] By the Beach Cottage at Seasons in Malibu: Luxury Mental Health Treatment, is open to any major who can shed light on this issue. It may be a personal story that you can share or a more researched essay.
*[https://www.riziolawfirm.com/scholarship/ Rizio Lipinsky Lawyer Scholarship] USD 10,000. Essay (<1000 words) about why you’re inspired to become an attorney
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*[https://www.playyon.com/scholarship Sports and Extracurricular Involvement Scholarship] PlayyOn.com, a provider of online tools to organize and run sport and recreation activities, is offering a US 2000 Annual Scholarship in support of participants of high school and college sports and extra-curricular activities.
 
*[https://www.seniorcare.com/scholarship/ SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship] (<1000 word essay)
 
*[https://www.seniorcare.com/scholarship/ SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship] (<1000 word essay)
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*[https://swedishwholesale.com/sustainability-scholarship Sustainability Scholarship] is open to all majors, but must have a passion for sustainability and environmentalism
 
*[https://www.traviswatkins.com/scholarship/ Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm Scholarship] USD 1000 for high school or university student in the United States who are interested in tax controversies studies.  
 
*[https://www.traviswatkins.com/scholarship/ Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm Scholarship] USD 1000 for high school or university student in the United States who are interested in tax controversies studies.  
 
*[https://voymedia.com/entrepreneur-scholarship/ Voy Media Entrepreneur Scholarship]  500-1,000 word essay on the topic "Since it was created, the Internet has both helped and complicated the rise of entrepreneurship. How would you leverage the Internet to develop a business? In addition, how would you manage the increased competition and other complexities that an online marketplace produces?". USD 2500.
 
*[https://voymedia.com/entrepreneur-scholarship/ Voy Media Entrepreneur Scholarship]  500-1,000 word essay on the topic "Since it was created, the Internet has both helped and complicated the rise of entrepreneurship. How would you leverage the Internet to develop a business? In addition, how would you manage the increased competition and other complexities that an online marketplace produces?". USD 2500.

Revision as of 22:00, 5 May 2020

The following list of writing scholarships — scholarships granted based primarily upon a submitted essay — is primarily for American students. This list can be reorganized to incorporate scholarship programs in other countries. Just make that reorganization as clear and as clean as possible.

Additions to this list are welcomed and encouraged. Please don't be stingy about letting students in on how they can finance their educations!

General Writing Scholarships

State-specific scholarships

See also