Top 62 English Scholarships in September 2023

Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for reading, writing, and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand? If so, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you: the Ayn Rand Institute Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest! Each year, the contest asks its applicants to write an 800 - 1,600 word essay in which they analyze and make an argument about an aspect or plot point of the novel Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Eighty-four students are awarded for their efforts, earning between $25 and $10,000 each. The scholarship is offered by the Ayn Rand Institute, a California-based nonprofit “think tank” dedicated to promoting a better understanding of Ayn Rand’s philosophies. If you’re familiar with Atlas Shrugged, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a college upperclassman interested in ethics, either as they pertain to your own life or on a bigger scale? If so, we may have a great opportunity for you: the Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics essay contest! The contest is open to college juniors and seniors attending a university in the U.S. who write an essay analyzing ethical issues in today’s complex world. The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity offers this scholarship. The foundation honors Romanian-born American author of Night and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel by funding programs that reflect his values. Thus, the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity is proud to host this annual essay contest to support young writers and encourage critical thinking on ethics. Contest winners can earn up to $10,000 to help pay for their educational endeavors. If you are passionate about ethics and want to put your thoughts into words, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an 11 - 18 year old who has a passion for saving the environment and/or the ocean? Additionally, would you like to make a statement about the impact of climate change through writing, artwork, or even dance? You might consider applying for the Ocean Awareness Art Contest! Dedicated to encouraging the next generation to get involved in ocean conservation (and environmentalism as a whole), the contest asks its applicants to create a piece of artwork that reflects an impact/aspect of the current environmental crisis and its effect on the ocean. Each year has a specific theme to focus on, with this year being climate change. If you would like to make a statement about climate change’s impact on the ocean through art, we encourage you to apply!

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The YoungArts Competition is funded by YoungArts, an organization that identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential, and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. Every year, their YoungArts Competition awards up to $10,000 to multiple high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors passionate about dance, music, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, singing, or writing who submit a written piece or video showcasing their talents. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Study.com Scholarship for Future Teachers is open to any student pursuing an undergraduate college degree to become a future teacher. Selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. Financial need will not be considered. Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semesters or 45 quarter hours still to be completed to be eligible. If you're a post-secondary student passionate about teaching, we encourage you to apply!

Dow Jones News Fund Editing Interns receive training to hone their visual design, headline writing and SEO skills, strengthen their news judgment and publish high-quality content on deadline. Interns attend a one-week training program before reporting to work in paid internships at top media companies for 10 to 12 weeks. To apply to the DJNF college internship program, students must complete an online application, attach supporting documentation and take a timed, online test. Applicants must attach 3-5 clips of stories they wrote or links to digital content they produced. For data journalism, they may attach code they have written or a data visualization they created; editors can provide headlines, page designs, or social media posts. Please note students must combine their work samples into one PDF or Word document. If you've been looking to get some editing experience under your belt, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a university student passionate about editing the written word? If so, consider applying for the ACES Scholarships! Each year, the scholarships grant multiple awards to those aspiring to a career involving editing. While four of the winners will receive a $1,500 award, one applicant will be declared the Aubespin Scholar and win $2,500, and the recipient of the "Bill Walsh Scholarship" will be awarded $3,500. All winners will also be eligible for aid to attend the ACES: The Society for Editing conference. The scholarship is funded by ACES, an international members’ alliance of editors working in a wide variety of writing-centered fields, including digital media, book publishing, academia, and more.  If you want to potentially earn some money for college and truly put your editing skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a student who demonstrates excellence in editing news? If so, consider applying for the Bill Walsh Scholarship! The Bill Walsh Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors, seniors, and graduate students who demonstrate an interest in editing as a career. The scholarship is offered by ACES: The Society for Editing, a professional association of international scope for editors working to promote language, grammar, and accuracy through valuable resources and an annual conference. The Bill Walsh Scholarship is in honor of the late editor, author, and ACES guiding spirit, Bill Walsh, who devoted his career to his passion for language. Each year, the scholarship awards $3,500 plus financial aid to help one (1) talented student attend the ACES national conference. If you have a passion for writing, critical thinking, and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!

Are you enrolled or about to enroll in a college, university, or trade school? Are you looking for a little extra help in funding your education to cover expenses that other scholarships and financial aid don't cover? If your answer is "yes," ServiceScape has a solution that could help out with books, supplies, or anything else you need to cover your educational expenses. Each year, Servicescape offers a $1,000 scholarship to an applicant who writes the most thoughtful essay on how writing impacts today’s world. The scholarship is funded by ServiceScape, a website that connects individuals with experienced writers, editors, and other professional experts. If you want to put your writing skills to the test in exchange for some financial help for college, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a female high school senior from Nebraska planning to study English at university? If so, consider applying for the Norma Ross Walter Scholarship! The scholarship is open to female high school seniors who plan to enroll in accredited universities as English majors and are from Nebraska. The scholarship is funded by the Willa Cather Foundation, a non-profit organization formed in 1955. The foundation vows to continue Cather’s legacy and support the next generation of writers. Since 1987, this scholarship in particular has honored Norma Ross Walter, who served as a Navy Wave during the Second World War and as a career newspaper editor in California. Each year, three scholarships worth up to $3,000 are awarded to eligible applicants with a passion for the written word. If you are looking for some help funding for your English degree at university, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a high school senior or college freshman interested in attending an NROTC Affiliated university? If so, consider applying for the Navy ROTC Scholarship! The scholarship is open to current and prospective students looking to enroll at an NROTC Affiliated School. The Naval Service Training Command, the largest shore command of the United States Navy, offers the scholarship. Their mission is to provide “the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development,” in addition to the recruiting and training of those who wish to serve the nation. Every year, multiple applicants receive the Navy ROTC scholarship in varying amounts to help fund their studies. If you are interested in attending a Navy ROTC-affiliated college or university, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an ELA teacher at a public institution and a member of NCTE? If so, consider applying for the Edwyna Wheadon Postgraduate Training Scholarship! The scholarship is open to NCTE members who are ELA teachers at public institutions pursuing postgraduate training to enhance their teaching skills or career development. The scholarship is funded by the National Council of Teachers of English, a United States professional organization for teachers of English and language arts at all levels. The NCTE offers resources to further the voice of experts and educators advocating for their students, all across the country. The scholarship works to support postgraduate students’ career development in teaching, which aligns with the NCTE’s mission to provide funding for English/Language Arts teachers working in public educational institutions. Every year, one recipient earns $500 to help pay for their educational expenses. If you are an ELA teacher and member of NCTE looking to continue your education, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a high school senior planning to study English or History at college? If so, consider applying for the Antonia Scholarship! The scholarship is open to college-bound high school seniors from U.S. high schools who plan to study English or History at university. The scholarship is funded by the Willa Cather Foundation, a non-profit organization formed in 1955. The foundation helps continue Cather’s legacy and supports the next generation of writers. The Ántonia Scholarship is in honor of Annie Sadilek Pavelka, the inspiration for characters in Cather's stories “My Ántonia” and "Neighbour Rosicky." Each year, one eligible applicant wins a $1,000 scholarship to help pay for their degree. If you are on the road to studying a History or English degree and would like some help paying for it, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a student at Ohio State University who has written a paper on a topic related to Jewish studies? If so, consider applying to the Charlotte Susan Roth Memorial Fund Essay Contest! All that’s needed to apply for the contest is a minimum 1,500-word essay on Jewish studies that has been written in one’s fall or spring semester at OSU. The top applicant will receive a $500 award and the second place applicant will receive $250.

The New England Regional Fellowship Consortium, a collaboration of 31 major cultural agencies, will offer at least two dozen awards in the current application cycle. Each grant will provide a stipend of $5,000 for a minimum of eight weeks of research at participating institutions. Awards are open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who hold the necessary U.S. government documents. Grants are designed to encourage projects that draw on the resources of several agencies. NERFC grants support work in a broad array of fields, including but not limited to: history, literature, art history, African American studies, American studies, women's and gender studies, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, religious studies, environmental studies, oceanography, and the histories of law, medicine, and technology. If you have an interest in conducting research in any of these fields, we encourage you to apply!