The Creative Writing Scholarship at Governors State University 2025

The Creative Writing Scholarship is for talented, emerging writers who are interested in pursuing the interdisciplinary Creative Writing minor which includes writing courses in English, Media Studies, Theater and Performance Studies, and Film.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$2,000 - $4,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorGovernors State University
• City to studyIllinois
• School to studyGovernors State University
• Course to studyCreative Writing

Benefits

Students can earn between $500 - $1,000 per year.

Requirements

To receive and maintain this scholarship, a student must enroll in and complete a minimum of one course per year leading to a minor in Creative Writing. Renewal is subject to availability of funds. Additionally, the student must:
 

a. Apply and be accepted to GovState.

b. Must satisfy AIM High criteria. Learn more.

c. Declare a minor in Creative Writing.

d. Maintain a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average in Creative Writing courses.

e. Maintain a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average in all GovState courses.

f. Compliance with all university codes of conduct.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply to GovState as a first-year or a transfer student.

2. Submit the following items through the application in Scholarship Universe at govst.scholarshipuniverse.com.
 

a. Artist statement describing your writing sample and future writing goals.

b. Writing sample, which may include any of these:
 

- 10 pages of poetry

- 2 complete short works (fiction, non-fiction, drama)

- Excerpt from long work such as a novel, graphic novel, or screenplay

For more details, visit GovState Scholarship Webpage