Matching Creative Writing Colleges
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Southern New Hampshire University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,000 average out-state tuition; $15,000 average in-state tuition |
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Emerson College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,360 average out-state tuition; $50,360 average in-state tuition |
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Columbia University in the City of New York
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,450 average out-state tuition; $59,450 average in-state tuition |
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Western Washington University
Four or more years; Public; $24,799 average out-state tuition; $7,572 average in-state tuition |
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University of California-Riverside
Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition |
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The New School
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $51,122 average out-state tuition; $51,122 average in-state tuition |
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Lindenwood University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $18,540 average out-state tuition; $18,540 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Creative Writing Majors
Elevations Scholars at CUUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $8,000 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo... View Scholarship Details |
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Binford Endowed Scholarship in EnglishPacific University |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Binford Endowed Scholarship in English is available to entering freshmen and transfer students at Pacific University who are majoring or minoring in English with a focus in literature or creative writing. View Scholarship Details |
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Bernard Kilgore Memorial ScholarshipNew Jersey Press Foundation |
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award $5,000 |
deadline February 06, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school students in New Jersey who plan to pursue journalism or media studies in college. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have participated in high school journalism for at least two years. Selection is based on a self-analytical... View Scholarship Details |
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Sinclair Broadcast Group ScholarshipSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline April 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Sinclair Broadcast Group Scholarship is available to sophomore and junior-level undergraduate students who have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and are pursuing a career in broadcast journalism, digital / social media storytelling, or marketing. View Scholarship Details |
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Bill Jones ScholarshipSandhills Community College |
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award $3,500 |
deadline May 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Bill Jones Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an Associate in Arts program with a journalism/English concentration at Sandhills Community College. You must plan to continue your studies at a four year university to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Creative and Performing Arts Award - ISUIndiana State University |
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award $3,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Creative and Performing Arts Award is available to entering freshmen at Indiana State University. You must major or minor in art, music, English, theater, or dance to be considered for this award. An audition, interview or portfolio review may also be required. View Scholarship Details |
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Arlene Birdsell Martin Teaching ScholarshipCommunity Foundation of North Central Washington |
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award $2,500 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Arlene Birdsell Martin Teaching Scholarship is available to students graduating from Wenatchee Valley College. You must be pursuing studies that lead to a teaching certificate to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students majoring in English. View Scholarship Details |
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Norma Ross Walter ScholarshipWilla Cather Pioneer Memorial and Educational Fund |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline January 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Norma Ross Walter Scholarship is available to female first- year English majors. You must be a graduate of a Nebraska high school and demonstrate intellectual promise, creativity, and character to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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SCAD Challenge ScholarshipSavannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline February 16, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe SCAD Challenge Scholarship is available to junior and senior level high school students, transfer students, and graduate students at Savannah College of Art and Design. To be considered for this award, you must submit a single piece from any of the categories listed for the undergraduate challenge that you feel best represents your talent... View Scholarship Details |
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Uncas and Edna McGuire ScholarshipState Fair Community College |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline July 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Uncas and Edna McGuire Scholarship is available to students at State Fair Community College. You must be majoring in speech, drama, or English to qualify for this award. An essay must also be submitted. View Scholarship Details |
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Creative Writing Related Majors
- English Language and Literature
- Writing
- Literature
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
- American Literature (United States)
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Children's and Adolescent Literature
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- American Literature (Canadian)
