Scholarships for Writers of Color

We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal.

–Toni Morrison

Scholarships for Writers of Color are available to all people of color—historically underrepresented non-white people—who aspire to improve their writing skills, either in the fields of creative writing or elsewhere. With more diversity, the world of writing becomes wiser and more vibrant.

We offer the following scholarships, each of which will go to at least three winners on an annual basis.

Scriptwriting Scholarship

Choice of two scriptwriting courses (Online, Zoom, or NYC), plus a one-on-one Mentorship after completion of the courses.

Application window: December 1 – February 15
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College Admission Essay Coaching Scholarship

One-on-one sessions in our College Essay Coaching program

Application window: March 1 – May 15
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Publish a Book Scholarship

Query Letter Coaching with a literary agent, plus a seat at a Pitching Roundtable at a Gotham Writers Conference, plus classes in How to Get Published and Nonfiction Book Proposal

Application window: June 1 – August 15
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Creative Writing Scholarship

Choice of three creative writing courses (Online, Zoom, or NYC), plus a one-on-one Mentorship after completion of the three courses

Application window: September 1 – November 15
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Inside Diversity

Watch or listen to Writers, agents, and editors discuss diversity on our Inside Writing talk show.