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Maximum Amount
$10,000 -
Application Deadline
February 01, 2024 -
Number Of Awards
1 -
Contact
Scholarship Committee
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
creativewriting@penguinrandomhouse.com -
Website Address
https://social-impact.penguinrandomhouse.com/our-a... -
Scholarship Description
In recognition of Michelle Obama’s long-standing commitment to mentorship and education, as well as her inspiring leadership in encouraging young people to discover the power of telling their own stories, this award grants a college scholarship to one young, promising writer. We are passionate about encouraging the next generation of readers and authors and promoting diverse voices and stories.ADVERTISEMENT
This award is one of five creative writing awards given by Penguin Random House. Since 1993, this program has awarded more than $2.8 million to public high school students for original poetry, memoir/personal essay, fiction/drama, and spoken word compositions. This signature program continues to empower and celebrate hundreds of young writers each year and underscores our unwavering commitment to identifying and nurturing new literary talent.
If you are a current high school senior who attends public school in the United States, including the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories, and are planning to attend college – either a two-year or four-year institution –you are eligible to apply in the fall. Applicants must be 21 years of age or under.
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