Love creative writing? Whether you express yourself through poetry, short stories, or screenplays, the “Pen to Paper” Scholarship for Storytellers by Scholarships360 celebrates your storytelling talent! Submit a 250-word original piece for a chance to win $1,000.

Who Can Apply?

• High school, undergraduate, and graduate students

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• Must enjoy or practice creative writing

What is Covered?

$1,000 award to support your education or creative pursuits

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to students at all grade levels

• Must submit a 250-word original creative writing piece

• Applicants active on the Scholarships360 platform receive higher consideration

How to Apply:

1. Create or log into your Scholarships360 account.

2. Submit a 250-word original piece responding to one of these prompts:

   • If you were a superhero, what would your power and weakness be?

   • Write a short story including the words friendship, abrupt, and repair.

   • Describe a day in the life of an inanimate object.

3. Submit your entry before the deadline!

Deadline:

October 31, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)