Michelle Obama Award for Memoir

Here are some common eligibility criteria that you may come across:

• Pursuit of a storytelling-related field: Scholarships in this category may target students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in programs related to creative writing, literature, journalism, screenwriting, film studies, or other storytelling-related disciplines.
• Portfolio or Sample of Work: Scholarships may require applicants to submit a portfolio or samples of their storytelling work, such as short stories, poems, scripts, articles, or other creative writing pieces.
• Strong academic record: Some story-related scholarships may require a minimum GPA or academic achievement to ensure applicants have excelled in their studies.
• Personal Statement or Essay: Many scholarship applications require an essay or personal statement where applicants can showcase their storytelling skills, explain their passion for storytelling, and articulate their future goals in the field.
• Recommendations: Some scholarships request letters of recommendation from teachers, professors, mentors, or professionals who can speak to the applicant’s storytelling abilities, creativity, and potential.
• Leadership and Extracurricular Involvement: Demonstrated leadership skills and involvement in storytelling activities or organizations: Scholarships often value applicants who have participated in writing clubs, literary magazines, storytelling events, or other extracurricular activities related to storytelling.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Certain scholarships may aim to promote diversity and inclusion in storytelling by targeting underrepresented groups, such as minorities, individuals from marginalized communities, or individuals with unique perspectives.
• Specific Storytelling Medium: Depending on the scholarship, there may be a focus on specific storytelling mediums, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, journalism, or screenwriting.