English Scholarships

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• L. Ron Hubbard Writers of The Future Contest

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2026

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience. Entrants retain all publication rights. Scholarship Details Merit-based Up to $5,000 available Quarterly opportunities for submission, with one grand prize winner per

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• ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship

• Amount$35,000
• DeadlineFebruary 12, 2027

The ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship provides qualified applicants a 9-month, full-time opportunity to work in Washington D.C. on legislative issues and public policies. To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must satisfy a number of qualifications. Among them, you must be Islamic and must have graduated with a degree, either undergrad or graduate, from an accredited university. Read

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• LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineFebruary 27, 2027

Each year, The LAGRANT Foundation provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate ethnic minority students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. The scholarship recipients will receive a trip to either New York City, Portland, OR, or Minneapolis, MN where they will participate in career building

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• ISI Richard M. Weaver Fellowship

• Amount$15,000
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2027

Too many college students feel isolated or attacked for questioning progressive orthodoxy and the ever-narrowing range of debate on campus. We introduce them to the American tradition of liberty and to a vibrant community of students and scholars. Our students get an education and a community they don’t find at their universities. And in the process they become articulate voices for the

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• GRCF Ladies Literary Club Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2027

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Ladies Literary Club Scholarship is offered to a resident of eligible counties majoring in Literary Arts at any accredited Michigan college or university. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) and applicants follow the GRCF process. By connecting people, their passions and

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• GRCF Rosemary Cook Education Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2027

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Rosemary Cook Education Scholarship is offered to high school seniors graduating from a Grand Rapids Public Schools high school attending college in the state of Michigan full time, majoring in education and with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) and applicants follow the GRCF

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• ISF Law Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

To be eligible for the ISF Law Scholarship, applicants must: be Muslim or active members of the Muslim community; be enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. by August (or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S); be an undergraduate (an current senior) or an incoming 1L, 2L, or 3L; be pursuing a supported major

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• ISF Film Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

To be eligible for the ISF Film Scholarship, applicants must: be Muslim or active members of the Muslim community; be enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. by August (or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S); be an undergraduate (at least an incoming junior or senior) or of graduate standing (master's,

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• ISF Policy Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

To be eligible for the ISF Policy Scholarship, applicants must: be Muslim or active members of the Muslim community; be enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. by August (or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S); be an undergraduate (at least an incoming junior or senior) or of graduate standing (master's,

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• ISF Media Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

Since 2009, ISF has provided scholarships for students pursuing careers in media, communications, and writing to help shape public opinion and policy. These scholarships, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, aim to improve media portrayals of Muslims, increase Muslim representation in policymaking, and support the creation of positive stories about American Muslims. Scholarship Details

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• Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2027

The Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship's mission is to empower exceptional graduating high school seniors from King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington state by providing financial support for their college education within the state. Scholarship Details Available to graduating seniors from public high schools in certain counties in Washington state Scholarships are renewable for

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• OSRHE Scholars for Excellence in Child Care

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineVaries

The Scholars for Excellence in Child Care Program awards scholarships to eligible child care professionals to complete coursework in the area of child development or early childhood education, as well as the Child Development Associate (CDA) and Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) Credential Assessment. Scholarship Details Scholarships cover coursework in child development and early

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• Augustana University Fryxell Scholarship

• Amount$4,000
• DeadlineVaries

Scholarships are powerful. They remove obstacles, reward merit and meet needs — sometimes all at once. Thanks to a variety of alumni, friends and businesses, Augustana University students benefit from several scholarships each year. Some are awarded by AU, while others come from outside our institution. The majority of scholarships begin by applying for and being admitted to Augustana. Many

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• JSU Lovett Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineVaries

The Jacksonville State University Foundation awards the Lovett Scholarship annually. Established by Mr. Opal R. and Ms. Opal A. Lovett for a deserving student majoring in History, English, or Art who has achieved sophomore or above status. Mr. Lovett was the University's Photographer prior to his retirement. Ms. Lovett taught in the English Department prior to her retirement. Ms. Lovett is an

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• Virginia Zank Scholarship for Writing Studies

• Amount$4,000
• DeadlineVaries

The Virginia Zank Scholarship for Writing Studies is offered to students at Missouri Valley College. Applicants must have an ACT score of 21 or higher (and/or SAT Critical Reading and Math score of 976 or higher) and high school GPA 3.0. Submit a 500-word essay describing your relationship to writing. What do you write? Why do you write? What are your writing goals for college? What are your

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• Loren Gruber Scholarship for Literary Studies

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineVaries

Missouri Valley College offers the Loren Gruber Scholarship for Literary Studies to incoming English majors.ACT 21 or higher (and/or SAT Critical Reading and Math score of 976 or higher) and high school GPA 3.0. Submit a 500-word essay about your favorite book, blog, poem, play, essay, or film. Explain how this text has influenced your goals for life before, during, and after college. How will

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• Willa Cather Scholarships

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineVaries

The Willa Cather Foundation—formerly the Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial—is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather and preserving the historical settings and archival material associated with her life and writings. Since its founding in 1955, the Foundation has been headquartered in Cather's hometown of rural Red Cloud,