Best Short Fiction Writing Scholarships in 2024

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Literature applicants must submit a 60- to 75-page portfolio displaying a number of literary styles and genres.

Applicants must demonstrate passion for creative writing, and be a graduating high school senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County

The Helen McCloy/MWA Scholarship for Mystery Writing seeks to nurture talent in mystery writing — in fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, and screenwriting. Applicants must submit a package of materials, including a writing sample and a brief personal statement explaining their interest in mystery writing. The scholarship may be used for writing workshops and seminars, in addition to university/college-level writing programs.

Apply for funding to pursue a post-secondary education in the arts. The Scholarship for the Arts provides support to Iowa high school seniors who excel and demonstrate a commitment to pursuing an arts-related major at an Iowa college or university. Each applicant must submit five artistic work samples that best represent the quality and type of artwork the applicant creates.