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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.
 
*[http://www.alba-valb.org/participate/essay-contest ALBA Essay Contest]
 
* [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.
 
  
*[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.
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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.
  
*[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.
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*[https://www.rhinolawyers.com/scholarship Safe for All: Florida Visitors Roadway Safety Scholarship] We believe that our roadways should be safe for all drivers. As such, we must work together to develop solutions to keep all drivers safe. In a 500-word essay, please provide a solution to reduce the occurrence of fatal accidents for tourists on Florida’s roadways.
  
* [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.
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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.
  
* [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.
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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!
  
*[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://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://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm B. Davis Scholarship]. 1,000 dollars for winning essay.
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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.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://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]
 
*[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.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://essayontime.com.au/scholarship/ Essaytime Scholarship] USD 1000 for full-time student. 500-800 word essay.
 
*[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://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://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://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://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.
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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://gradesfixer.com/blog/mental-health-counselors-and-resources-for-college-students/]Mental Health Counselors and Resources for College Students
 
*[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.
 
*[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.
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*[https://thgmwriters.com/resources/scholarship/ THGM MUSE Scholarship] For any US or Canadian students heading into a writing-related program, such as creative writing or journalism. Apply for this USD 500 award by May 15 of each year, including a 400-600 word short story in prose or in script.
  
 
== State-specific scholarships ==
 
== State-specific scholarships ==

Revision as of 20:50, 3 April 2022

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.
  • Safe for All: Florida Visitors Roadway Safety Scholarship We believe that our roadways should be safe for all drivers. As such, we must work together to develop solutions to keep all drivers safe. In a 500-word essay, please provide a solution to reduce the occurrence of fatal accidents for tourists on Florida’s roadways.
  • 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