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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://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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*[https://latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/ Innovation in Education Scholarship] LA Tutors awards students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school, college, and graduate students who showcase their creativity while helping those around them (whether that be in a creative fundraiser, an inventive new app, series of blog posts on a particular theme, or another idea). The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month.
  
*[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.
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*[https://seasonsmalibu.com/about-seasons-in-malibu/general-education-and-mental-health-education-scholarship 2023 Addiction Awareness Scholarship Campaign] Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student. There will be 2 contest submission dates. To be eligible for the contest submit your essay by one the submission dates.
  
*[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.
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*[https://seasonsbeachcottage.com/mental-health-education-scholarship-2023-round-1 Mental health Education Annual Scholarship 2023] Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student. There will be 2 contest submission dates. To be eligible for the contest submit your essay by one the submission dates.
  
*[https://swedishwholesale.com/sustainability-scholarship Sustainability Scholarship] is open to all majors, but must have a passion for sustainability and environmentalism
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*[https://lawyerbound.com/scholarship LawyerBound’s “Spokane Community Scholarship 2023] applicants must be planning on attending an accredited United States law school in the future. This is open to everyone from high school seniors, college students & First Year Incoming Law Students who currently have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  
*[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.
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*[https://www.autoaccident.com/scholarship.html Sacramento Driving as a Family Scholarship (2023)] Learning to drive is one of the biggest life moments. Fortunately, many of us have had supportive family members to help teach and encourage us as we navigate roads for the first time. we would like to offer a scholarship to a student whose family has helped them become a safer driver.
  
*[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.
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*[https://optimizemyfirm.com/scholarship/ OptimizeMyFirm “Legal Marketing Scholarship 2023] In order to be eligible to apply for the Optimize My Firm Legal Marketing Scholarship, applicants must be planning on attending an accredited United States college or university in 2023. This is open to high school seniors who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  
*[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.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.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.
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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.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://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://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://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.
  
*[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.
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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.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://www.moneykey.com/scholarship.php MoneyKey Scholarship Program] (500-750 word essay)
  
* [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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*[http://www.olivegarden.com/company/community/pasta_tales.asp Olive Garden's Pasta Tales 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://www.riziolawfirm.com/scholarship/ Rizio Lipinsky Lawyer Scholarship] USD 10,000. Essay (<1000 words) about why you’re inspired to become an attorney
  
*[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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*[http://www.artandwriting.org/awards Scholastic Inc. Art & Writing Awards]
  
*[http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm B. Davis Scholarship]. 1,000 dollars for winning 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.
*[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://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” 
 
*[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://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)
 
*[http://www.olivegarden.com/company/community/pasta_tales.asp Olive Garden's Pasta Tales Essay Contest]
 
*[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.
 
*[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://www.riziolawfirm.com/scholarship/ Rizio Lipinsky Lawyer Scholarship] USD 10,000. Essay (<1000 words) about why you’re inspired to become an attorney
 
 
*[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
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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.  
 
*[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.  
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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.
 
*[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.
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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.
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*[https://ccdlaw.com/scholarship/ CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship 2023] The CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship is available to high school seniors who reside in Washington and will be attending college in the fall. The scholarship award is 500 USD.
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*[https://getthetiger.com/veteranscholarship/ James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship 2023] To honor her late father, attorney Cara Wells Stigger, of Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC, has offered scholarships for U.S. active duty military personnel, veterans, reservist, and spouses, and children of someone who has served our country.  Two students will be awarded 1000 USD.
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*[https://maisonlaw.com/community/aspiring-lawyer/ Aspiring Lawyer Scholarship 2023] At Maison Law, we encourage the most committed students to pursue their legal career dreams. To lend our support, we are offering a 1000 USD scholarship.
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*[https://quirkwins.com/scholarship/ Quirk Law Ventura County Community Scholarship] The Quirk Law Ventura County Community Scholarship is available to high school seniors who reside in Ventura County and will be attending college in the fall.
  
 
== State-specific scholarships ==
 
== State-specific scholarships ==

Latest revision as of 18:45, 18 January 2024

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

  • Innovation in Education Scholarship LA Tutors awards students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school, college, and graduate students who showcase their creativity while helping those around them (whether that be in a creative fundraiser, an inventive new app, series of blog posts on a particular theme, or another idea). The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month.
  • 2023 Addiction Awareness Scholarship Campaign Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student. There will be 2 contest submission dates. To be eligible for the contest submit your essay by one the submission dates.
  • Mental health Education Annual Scholarship 2023 Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student. There will be 2 contest submission dates. To be eligible for the contest submit your essay by one the submission dates.
  • LawyerBound’s “Spokane Community Scholarship 2023 applicants must be planning on attending an accredited United States law school in the future. This is open to everyone from high school seniors, college students & First Year Incoming Law Students who currently have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • Sacramento Driving as a Family Scholarship (2023) Learning to drive is one of the biggest life moments. Fortunately, many of us have had supportive family members to help teach and encourage us as we navigate roads for the first time. we would like to offer a scholarship to a student whose family has helped them become a safer driver.
  • OptimizeMyFirm “Legal Marketing Scholarship 2023 In order to be eligible to apply for the Optimize My Firm Legal Marketing Scholarship, applicants must be planning on attending an accredited United States college or university in 2023. This is open to high school seniors who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship 2023 The CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship is available to high school seniors who reside in Washington and will be attending college in the fall. The scholarship award is 500 USD.
  • James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship 2023 To honor her late father, attorney Cara Wells Stigger, of Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC, has offered scholarships for U.S. active duty military personnel, veterans, reservist, and spouses, and children of someone who has served our country. Two students will be awarded 1000 USD.
  • Aspiring Lawyer Scholarship 2023 At Maison Law, we encourage the most committed students to pursue their legal career dreams. To lend our support, we are offering a 1000 USD scholarship.

State-specific scholarships

See also