Top 70 English Scholarships in July 2024

Are you a high school, 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. Nine prizes of varying amounts are awarded each year, with a grand prize of $25,000! If you’re familiar with Atlas Shrugged, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an undergraduate student in the U.S. with a love of history and writing? If so, consider applying for the Platt Family Essay Contest! Each year, the contest awards $1,000 to up to three applicants who submit an essay that best answers the given year’s prompt related to U.S. history. As the prompt changes every year, we recommend checking the Lincoln Forum's website for the most up-to-date prompt and essay instructions before applying. The contest is funded by the Lincoln Forum, a national, East Coast-based Lincoln organization that hosts an annual multi-day symposium featuring the finest scholars in the country. If you’re knowledgeable about U.S. history and want to put your writing skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school student with a passion for literature and politics? You might consider applying for the Ayn Rand Institute Novel Essay Contest (Fountainhead)! 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 Fountainhead. Nine prizes of varying amounts are awarded each year, with a grand prize of $25,000! If you’ve read The Fountainhead, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

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.Show Less

Are you a college or graduate student who will be presenting on Willa Cather's work at a major conference? If so, consider applying for the Willa Cather Foundation Scholarship for Student Research! The scholarship is open to upper-level college and graduate students who complete original research on or related to work from the American author Willa Cather. The scholarship is offered by the Willa Cather Foundation, a non-profit organization formed in 1955 to "promote and encourage increased understanding and appreciation" of Willa Cather's works. On a rolling basis, the scholarship awards $400 to chosen student researchers. If you are fascinated by the life and writing of Willa Cather and interested in presenting research on it, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school senior passionate about journalism? If so, consider applying for the Journalist of the Year Scholarships! The scholarships are open to high school seniors who participate in their states’ Journalist of The Year competitions. In order to apply, students must submit a digital portfolio of their journalist work to their state official by their state's submission deadline. Winning portfolios from each state will then be sent to the national level, with winners announced at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. The scholarship is offered by the Journalism Education Association, a US-based national organization for journalism teachers and advisors that supports free and responsible journalism by providing resources, educational opportunities, and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement.  Each year, the first-place winner receives $3,000, and the four runners-up receive $1,000 each. If you’re a high school senior passionate about journalism and are looking for some help to pay off your undergraduate degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship is funded by the Islamic Society of North America, an organization that fosters the development of the Muslim community, interfaith relations, civic engagement, and a better understanding of Islam. Each year, their Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh scholarship awards $1,500 to multiple students studying Islamic Studies or Journalism (only for Muslim students) at a U.S.-accredited institution. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate school student and Janeite (Jane Austen fan)? Or do you simply love Sense and Sensibility and are itching to write an essay about it? If either applies, you might consider applying for the JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North America) Essay Contest! Each year, the contest asks its applicants to write a 6 - 8 page essay in which they analyze and make an argument about an aspect or implication of a Jane Austen novel. Nine students total are awarded for their efforts, earning between $250 and $1,000 each (in addition to a few extra goodies). If you’re familiar with Sense and Sensibility, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply. Channel your inner Jane Austen, and get to writing!Show Less

Are you an 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grader with a passion for writing and politics? Consider applying for the Ayn Rand Institute Novel Essay Contest (Anthem)! Each year, the contest asks its applicants to write a 600 - 1,200 word essay in which they analyze and make an argument about an aspect or plot point of the novella Anthem by Ayn Rand. Three prizes of varying amounts are awarded each year, with a grand prize of $2,000! If you’re familiar with Anthem, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student with a passion for books and literature? If so, the Book Marketing Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to one (1) applicant who submits the best 1,000-1,500-word essay answering the prompt "Is there a book that you think should be required reading for everyone? Write an essay persuading your audience to read this book.” If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less