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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 ==
* [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.
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*[http://www.alba-valb.org/participate/essay-contest ALBA Essay Contest]
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*[https://www.autoaccident.com/scholarship Sacramento “Art of Healing” Scholarship 2021] Rather than writing a traditional essay, we would like for students to submit an original piece of artwork that captures “The Art of Healing.” This piece can be any creative medium including but not limited to sculpture, video, painting, mosaic, poem, or photo.
* [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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*[http://aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests/ Ayn Rand Foundation Essay Contests]
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*[https://mcgilberryandshirer.com/scholarship Future Lawyer Scholarship] is open to a deserving law student who authors the winning submission in their essay contest.
*[http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm B. Davis Scholarship]. 1,000 dollars for winning essay.
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*[http://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/ CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship] for students who intend to pursue a career in the finance industry.
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*[https://zampi.io/scholarship Small Business Marketing Scholarship] Zampi, Inc. A small business marketing platform is offering 1,000 dollar scholarship. To enter, simple create a small business marketing plan (min 800 words) and submit it on our site!
*[http://www.safetyscholars.com/ Bridgestone Safety Scholarship Video Contest]
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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.
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*[https://maisonlaw.com/community/injury-scholarship Maison Law Students with Injuries Scholarship] is offering a $1,000 scholarship opportunity to college and college-bound students who have suffered a serious injury.
*[http://costculator.com/scholarship Costculator Scholarship Program] Anyone studying in a college or university can apply for a $1,000 award. Participants would have to send essays on a topic mentioned in the scholarship page. Best submission would be picked for the award.
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*[http://www.poeticpower.com/ Creative Communication Poetry and Essay Contests]. Top Ten winners receive a <dollar/>50 savings bond
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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.
*[http://www.ohtheplaces.org/ Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Place you'll Go! College Scholarship]. <dollar/>5,000 for winning essay
 
*[http://www.travelbigo.com/scholarships/teen_travel_writing FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship]. <dollar/>1,000 for winning essay.
 
*[https://iwaterpurification.com/scholarship/ iWaterPurification Foundation (iWP) Scholarship]
 
*[http://www.kaptest.com/essay Kaplan's My Turn Essay Contest]
 
 
*[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]
*[http://www.oploftbed.com/scholarship/index.php OP Loftbed Writing Scholarship]
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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.
*[http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/services-academic/essayhome Penguin Group Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest]
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*[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]
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*[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.
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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.
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*[https://edubirdie.com/blog/scholarships-for-students-with-mental-health-problems Scholarships for Students With Mental Health Problems] Eduburdie gathered information with a list of scholarships and helpful resources for students with mental health problems.
 
*[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)
*[http://www.supportcollectors.com/scholarship/ Support Collectors Scholarship]
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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://tecex.com/scholarship-programme/ TecEx Scholarship Programme]
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*[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.
*[http://www.studentpress.org/nspa/contests.html#wikoff Wikoff Scholarship for Editorial Leadership]. <dollar/>1,000 for a high school senior on the staff of an NSPA member newspaper.
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*[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.
*[http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150 Voice of Democracy]
 
 
*[http://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/ Youth Forward – Scholarship Opportunity] National Driving and Traffic School is offering 3,000, for an essay on the topic of being a safer driver.
 
*[http://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/ Youth Forward – Scholarship Opportunity] National Driving and Traffic School is offering 3,000, for an essay on the topic of being a safer driver.
  

Revision as of 04:21, 24 March 2021

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

  • Sacramento “Art of Healing” Scholarship 2021 Rather than writing a traditional essay, we would like for students to submit an original piece of artwork that captures “The Art of Healing.” This piece can be any creative medium including but not limited to sculpture, video, painting, mosaic, poem, or photo.
  • Small Business Marketing Scholarship Zampi, Inc. A small business marketing platform is offering 1,000 dollar scholarship. To enter, simple create a small business marketing plan (min 800 words) and submit it on our site!

State-specific scholarships

See also