$1000 Phyliss J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing
For Rising High School Juniors, Seniors, and Rising College Freshmen
Today’s featured scholarship is the $1000 Phyliss J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing. Here are the details you need to know:
Eligibility:
This contest is open to rising high school junior, senior, or rising college freshman
Application Requirements:
In 2000 words or fewer, respond to one of the following prompts:
NARRATIVE: Do you remember the first time, or a specific time, you made someone laugh? OR do you remember a time someone made you laugh? Tell the story of what happened and its impact on you.
META: Write a letter to your future self and detail a day in your life currently. Touch on what is most meaningful to you and what makes you feel the strongest emotions.
WACKY: Complete the 11 Mad-Lib-style fill-in-the-blanks below, then craft a piece of poetry or prose that includes both a secret message* as well as each of your chosen words at least once (in no particular order):
___ (something inherited)
___ (item seen in nature)
___ (random word you like the sound of)
___ (type of weather)
___ (specific texture)
___ (color)
___ (type of body of water)
___ (plant or animal)
___ (specific scent or flavor)
___ (emotion)
___ (something you love)
*Note: You may choose to include your secret message (or a hint to it) in the 'Anything you'd like to add?' box in the submission form. Or not.
Respond to the prompt: If you win, how will you use this scholarship award?
Entry Deadline: July 23rd, 2024
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