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The written word is a powerful thing. And those that work to harness that power are often rewarded by scholarship providers.
There are plenty of scholarships for writers available to students, whether the interest is in journalism, stories or writing of any other type.
But, such scholarship aren't just limited to students with studies related to writing. They are also available to students who are able to communicate effectively through the written word. A true writer - a great writer - can write about absolutely anything. Even a "boring" scholarship essay is a challenge that a writer can take on to express oneself.
Scholarship providers know that writing takes talent and look to recognize such talent with awards and opportunities.
To help better organize your scholarship and internship search, please note that the following scholarships for writers are listed according to deadline, with the earliest deadline appearing at the top of the page. Deadlines that vary will appear at the bottom of each list.
Check out the following scholarship opportunities that reward student writers:
Storage.com Scholarship Contest
Deadline: 8/01/15
Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $2,500
The Storage.com Scholarship Contest is open to current undergraduate students and soon-to-be freshmen students.
You must submit an essay of between 250 and 500 words that describes what experiences, lessons, and opportunities you hope to pack into your years in school.
A short video of no more than 15 seconds may be submitted via Instagram or YouTube detailing what you are looking forward to most in college.
Learn more information about the Storage.com Scholarship Contest.
Free Speech Scholarship
Deadline: 8/01/15
Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,000
The Free Speech Scholarship is available to students enrolled at an accredited technical school, college or university.
You must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a minimum 500 word essay on why “Freedom of Speech makes America great” to qualify for this award.
Learn more information about the Free Speech Scholarship.
Everything is Awesome Scholarship
Deadline: 8/07/15
Available to: Ages 13-25
Award Amount: $1,000
Sometimes when all the bad stuff gets in the way it can be hard to remember the good things-- like the fact that (mostly) everything is awesome.
No, seriously. You're awesome. The pen that allows you to write is awesome. The fact that we get to exchange ideas with people all over the world is awesome.
Things may happen to bring us down but there is a positive side to every situation and poets are especially great at finding that silver lining.
What is it about yourself, a friend, or life in general that you find awesome? Share your thoughts with us in a poem and bring some positivity into someone's life (and also be entered to win $1,000 for your college education).
Get more information on the Everything is Awesome Scholarship.
Tutor the People Essay Scholarship
Deadline: 8/15/15
Available to: High School Juniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000
The Tutor the People Essay Scholarship is open to current high school seniors and undergraduate students attending an institution in the United States.
You must be at least 16 years of age, be in good academic standing, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit a 500 to 1,000 word personal response to the prompt on the sponsor's website in order to qualify for this award.
Get more information on the Tutor the People Essay Scholarship.
Checks SuperStore Scholarship
Deadline: 8/15/15
Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,000
The Checks SuperStore Scholarship is available to students enrolled at an accredited college or university.
You must submit a 500-1000 word essay to qualify for this award.
Get more information on the Checks SuperStore Scholarship.
My Biggest Success Scholarship
Deadline: 8/31/15
Available To: High School Seniors through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,000
The My Biggest Success Scholarship is available to high school seniors and students enrolled at an accredited college or university.
You must submit a 500-word essay to qualify for this award.
Get more information on the My Biggest Success Scholarship.
CreditRepair.com Scholarship
Deadline: 8/31/15
Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $3,000
The CreditRepair.com Scholarship is available to students enrolled an accredited university or college.
You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and submit a minimum 800-word essay to qualify for this award.
Get more information on the CreditRepair.com Scholarship.
Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship
Deadline: 9/30/15
Available to: High School Freshman through Graduate Student, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,500
Sponsored by Digital Responsibility, the Don't Text and Drive Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate or graduate students.
You must be U.S. citizen or legal resident and complete a short statement on why you pledge not to text and drive in order to qualify for this award.
Get more information on the Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship.
Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship
Deadline: 10/15/15
Available To: Ages 16-19
Award Amount: $1,000
The My Biggest Success Scholarship is available to high school seniors and students enrolled at an accredited college or university.
You must submit a 500-word essay to qualify for this award.
Get more information on the Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship.
Patriot’s Pen Competition
Deadline: 11/01/15
Available to: Maximum Age 14 Years
Award Amount: $500
Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, the Patriot's Pen Competition is open to students in grades six through eight.
To enter, you must submit a 300- to 400-word essay on the following theme: “What Freedom Means to Me."
Get more information on the Patriot’s Pen Competition.
Journalism or Communications Scholarship - AQHA
Deadline: 12/01/15
Available to: College Freshman through College Seniors
Award Amount: $8,000
The Journalism or Communications Scholarship is available to student members of the American Quarter Horse Association.
You must be a high school senior or a student currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or vocational school.
You must also be studying journalism or communications to pursue a career in news, editorial or print journalism and/or photojournalism.
You must also have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Get more information on the Journalism or Communications Scholarship - AQHA.
Look Twice, Save A Life Scholarship
Deadline: 12/01/15
Available to: High School Seniors through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,000
The Look Twice, Save A Life Scholarship is available to students currently attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university.
You must create a form of social awareness that inspires other students to focus on Looking Twice for Motorcycle Safety to qualify for this award.
This can be a video, artwork, essay or anything that would engage other students to focus on safe driving.
Student must have a valid driver’s license.
Get more information on the Look Twice, Save A Life Scholarship.
Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 12/01/15
Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $2,000
The Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career as a foreign correspondent.
You must submit a cover letter, a resume, and a 500-word writing sample to be considered for this award.
Scholarship winners are also eligible for paid internships that the OPC Foundation underwrites at foreign bureaus of major media organizations.
Get more information on the Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship.
Custom Jewelry Scholarship
Deadline: 12/15/15
Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,000
The Custom Jewelry Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at any accredited college, university or trade school.
You must submit a minimum 1,000-word essay on the following topic: "Why buy custom jewelry?"
Get more information on the Custom Jewelry Scholarship.
Respshop.com Scholarship
Deadline: 1/31/16
Available to: High School Senior through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,500
The Respshop.com Scholarship is available to undergraduates, graduate students, and high school students who plan to attend college within the following seven months.
You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and submit a 500-700 word essay about snoring, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, or CPAP therapy.
You may steer your essay in any direction you like, but you should relate sleep disorders or CPAP therapy to your personal life or to your community.
Get more information on the Respshop.com Scholarship.
Anthem Essay Contest
Deadline: 3/25/16
Available to: Maximum Age 16 Years
Award Amount: $2,000
The Anthem Essay Contest is open to students in 8th, 9th and 10th grade.
You must submit an essay of between 600 and 1,200 words based on Ayn Rand's "Anthem."
You must choose on one of the three topics provided on the sponsor's website.
Essays will be judged on style and content.
Get more information on the Anthem Essay Contest.
Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: 4/14/16
Available to: Ages 16-18 Years
Award Amount: $1,000
The Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors.
This year's essay competition is based on the book, "Little Women".
You must write an essay on one of five selected topics listed on the Web site to be considered for this award.
Get more information on the Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest.
Writers of the Future Contest
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $4,000
The Writers of the Future Contest is open to amateur writers.
Your entry must be a new short story or novelette with a science fiction, fantasy, horror or speculative fiction theme, which has not been previously published.
Poetry and children's literature cannot be accepted for this contest.
There are four quarterly deadlines each year (September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30) with three prizes per quarter of $1000, $750, $500 and a yearly grand prize of $4000 is offered.
Learn more about the Writers of the Future Contest.
John A. Lent Scholarship in Comics Studies
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Junior through Graduate Student, Year 5
Award Amount: $500
The John A. Lent Scholarship in Comics Studies is open to current students who have authored, or is in the process of authoring, a substantial research-based writing about comics.
Preference is given to master theses and doctoral dissertations, but all students of comics are encouraged to apply.
A self-contained excerpt of the project, cover letter, resume, and letter of reference are required.
Learn more about the John A. Lent Scholarship in Comics Studies.
William S. Maulsby Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshman through College Senior
Award Amount: Varies
The William S. Maulsby Memorial Scholarship is available to students at the University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
You must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and plan to teach high school journalism to be eligible for this award.
Get more information on the William S. Maulsby Memorial Scholarship.
MajGen Harold W. Chase Prize Essay Contest
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshman through College Senior
Award Amount: $3,000
Sponsored by the Marine Corps Gazette, the MajGen Harold W. Chase Prize Essay Contest is open to all Marines on active duty and to members of the Selected Marine Corps Reserve.
The contest honors the essay that proposes and argues for a new and better way of "doing business" in the Marine Corps.
Learn more information about the MajGen Harold W. Chase Prize Essay Contest.
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