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Ruth Suckow Iowa Student College Scholarship

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Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,000

Application Deadline:

01/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Ruth Suckow Iowa Student College Scholarship awards a $1,000 college scholarship to the writer of the essay that best analyses Ruth Suckow’s first book, Country People, which is set in Iowa, or one or more of her short stories, including “A Start in Life,” “A Great Mollie,” “Midwestern Primitive,” “A Rural Community,” and “Resurrection.” Online access to all of these works is free.

$500 will be given to the student’s instructor (if there is one) for use in supplies, instruction, or another sanctioned purpose. Students who attend Iowa AP high schools, Iowa community colleges, Iowa colleges and universities, as well as undergraduate and graduate students, are eligible. Essay Length: 2,500–5,000 words, must be electronically submitted timely.

Eligibility Criteria For Ruth Suckow Iowa Student College Scholarship

Here are some general factors that are often considered:

  • Writing Skills: Demonstrated writing ability is typically a primary consideration. This can be evaluated through writing samples, portfolios, or published works. The quality, creativity, and technical proficiency of the writing are often assessed.
  • Experience: The level of writing experience may be a factor, ranging from opportunities for emerging writers to those targeting established or published writers. Some opportunities may specifically target writers at certain stages of their career, such as early-career writers or established authors.
  • Residency or Citizenship: Certain writing opportunities may have residency or citizenship requirements. They may be limited to residents of a specific region, state, or country, or they may be open to international applicants.
  • Age or Education Level: Some opportunities may have age or education level requirements. They may be open to high school students, undergraduates, graduates, or professionals at different stages of their educational or professional journey.
  • Specific Criteria: Depending on the opportunity, additional criteria may be considered. For example, a scholarship for writers may require applicants to be enrolled in a specific degree program or be pursuing a particular area of study.

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