General Scholarships

for ages 11-17

Apply for a full or partial scholarship by submitting a letter from a teacher or parent describing the applicant's writing ability and reasons for applying for the scholarship, including information about financial need. 

Selection Process

• Submit a letter from a teacher or parent describing the applicant's writing ability and reasons for applying for the   scholarship, including information about financial need.
• Be sure to include all contact information, the gender and age of the applicant (who must be between 11-17 years of age), and an e-mail address.
•  Include ONE short sample of the applicant's writing, either 75 words of poetry or two pages double-spaced of prose.  Send a copy only; DO NOT send originals.

Application Process

• Applications may be e-mailed to info@youthwrite.com
• We particularly invite applicants to apply who are FNMI, or who identify as minorities, New Canadians, LGBTQ2+, or are persons with a disability or limited financial means.  Please self-identify in your letter of application.