Niche $25,000 No Essay Scholarship

FTB Screenplay & Short Story Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$1,000
Calendar Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
1
Eligibility Criteria:
Artistic Ability
Current Year in School
Age
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Scholarship Description

Are you a student with a knack for making people laugh? forthebois NFP is offering a $1,000 scholarship for students enrolling in school who can craft an original screenplay or short story packed with comedy.

Scholarship Details

  • One scholarship awarded
  • Award amount: $1,000
  • Funds paid directly to the winner
  • Winner announced within 30 days of the deadline

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be at least 17 years old
  • Must be enrolled in a U.S. college, university, or trade school
  • Open to students of all majors and fields of study
  • Must submit an original, comedy-focused work

Application Process

  1. Create an original comedy screenplay (5–15 pages) or short story (1,500–5,000 words).
  2. Ensure the submission is in English and formatted as a PDF.
  3. Complete the application with contact and school information.
  4. Submit one entry before the deadline.
  5. If selected, provide proof of enrollment to receive the award.

For The Bois is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing post-secondary education scholarships to students based on their creativity and humor through storytelling.