Published: 23 Jan 2025 57 views
This scholarship is open to all students (not limited to English majors, Creative Writing or Journalism, Editing & Publishing minors) and Applications will be accepted from incoming first-year students only and must include a short cover letter describing their interest in English, Creative Writing, or Journalism, Editing & Publishing and their reasons for applying to be a Sophie Kerr Scholar.
The fund will provide an annual scholarship that will be awarded in addition to other merit and need-based aid
Incoming students who wish to be considered for the Sophie Kerr Scholarships are required to complete the form below and submit the required writing sample(s) by the prescribed deadline.
The guidelines for the writing sample(s) are as follows:
1. Applications will be accepted from incoming first-year students only and must include a short cover letter describing their interest in English, Creative Writing, or Journalism, Editing & Publishing and their reasons for applying to be a Sophie Kerr Scholar.
2. Manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced, in an ordinary type-face and include your name and address on the title page. PDF format is recommended.
3. Applicants must submit a sample of their best work in their chosen area of focus (can be a work of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, essay, drama, and/or journalism). Submitting one work or a selection of multiple works, including different genres, is acceptable. There is no page minimum or maximum required for the sample, but we recommend that a work that is longer than 25 pages be excerpted.
Apply one of two ways.
Use the Washington College Application or the Common App.
It's your choice!
For more details visit: Washington College website.
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