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Ursinus College Creative Writing Award

Ursinus College Creative Writing Award

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$40,000

Application Deadline:

15/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Ursinus College Creative Writing Award is a prestigious scholarship program that recognizes exceptional talent and potential in creative writing. It is open to incoming freshmen who have a passion for writing and a desire to develop their craft. The scholarship provides a financial award of up to $32,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Recipients of the Creative Writing Award are also provided with opportunities to engage with faculty and other high-achieving students at Ursinus College, participate in specialized creative writing workshops and seminars, and receive mentorship and support throughout their academic career.

The application process for the Creative Writing Award is highly competitive, and only a limited number of students are chosen to receive this award. Recipients of the scholarship are expected to maintain a high level of academic performance and to actively participate in the creative writing community at Ursinus College.

Eligibility Criteria For Ursinus College Creative Writing Award

The Ursinus College Creative Writing Award is a merit-based scholarship for incoming students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and promise in creative writing. The eligibility criteria for the award include:

  • Applicants must be high school seniors who have applied for admission to Ursinus College and submitted a portfolio of creative writing.
  • Applicants must demonstrate exceptional talent and promise in creative writing, as evidenced by the quality of their portfolio.
  • Applicants must intend to pursue a major in English with a concentration in creative writing at Ursinus College.

In addition to the above criteria, the Creative Writing Award selection committee may also take into account factors such as financial need, diversity, and geographic location in the selection process.

It’s important to note that the eligibility criteria may change from year to year, so students are encouraged to review the most current information available on the Ursinus College website or contact the college directly for the latest information.

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