Poetry Scholarships

Poetry scholarships serve as platforms for students to exhibit their poetic prowess and express their unique voices.

Winning such a scholarship can not only bring monetary rewards but also provide an avenue for having one’s poetry published.

Many poetry scholarships pay tribute to renowned poets of the past and their distinct styles of poetic composition.

However, they also grant you the freedom to showcase your talents in your own desired manner. Often, the only requirement is to submit original work adhering to a specific format.

 A POEM Evaluation

Criteria for judging poetry in scholarships may include:

1. Creativity
2. Originality
3. Imagery
4. Artistic quality
5. Mastery of poetic expression
6. Adherence to specific theme or style requirements

Poetry Scholarships Offers

• Poetry scholarships can be obtained from various sources such as colleges, poetry magazines, foundations, community organizations, and private donors.
• Eligibility for scholarships often requires being a U.S. citizen.
• Many scholarships are awarded through contests, making them accessible to any talented young poet.
• Submission fees may be required for each poem submitted along with the application, covering judges’ and administrative costs. However, free alternatives are available for those uncomfortable with paying fees.
• Poetry scholarships offered by colleges are typically available to incoming or current students, particularly those pursuing a creative writing degree like English or a Master of Fine Arts (MFA).
• Some scholarships may require the completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to assess financial need.

List of Poetry Scholarships

1. The Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships:
   • Eligibility: Poets aged 21 to 31.
   • Award: $25,800 prize from the Poetry Foundation and Poetry Magazine.
   • Requirements: 250-word introductory note and 10 pages of poetry.
   • Website: Poetry Foundation.
2. The Amy Lowell Poetry Traveling Scholarship:
   • Eligibility: Open to applicants.
   • Award: $59,000 scholarship.
   • Requirements: Application form, resume, and poetry sample.
   • Website: Amy Lowell.org.
3. The Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry:
   • Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
   • Award: First prize worth $2,000, second prize worth $1,000.
   • Requirements: $20 admission fee, 3 to 10 pages of poetry.
   • Website: University of Tulsa.
4. The National High School Poetry Contest:
   • Eligibility: High school students.
   • Award: $500 college scholarship and additional scholarships.
   • Requirements: Submission of one poem (20 lines or less).
   • Website: High School Poetry Contest.
5. The 1800wheelchair.com Scholarship:
   • Eligibility: Enrolled students with GPA of 3.0 or above.
   • Award: $500 scholarship.
   • Requirements: Visual poem submission by mail, accompanied by a personal statement.
   • Website: 1800wheelchair.com scholarship.
6. The Narrative Prize:
   • Eligibility: Open to all writers.
   • Award: $5,000 prize.
   • Requirements: Submission of short novels, excerpts, plays, non-fiction, graphic stories, or poems.
   • Website: Narrative Magazine.
7. Scholastic Portfolio Awards:
   • Eligibility: Graduating seniors.
   • Award: $10,000 or $1,000 scholarships.
   • Requirements: Writing portfolio with six writings and personal statement.
   • Website: ArtAndWriting.org.

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