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, 2024 – February 16, 2025
College Admissions Essay Coaching Scholarship
One-on-one sessions in our College Essay Coaching program
Application window: March 1, 2025 – May 16, 2025
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, 2024 – August 16, 2024
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, 2024 – November 16, 2024
Inside Diversity
Watch or listen to Writers, agents, and editors discuss diversity on our Inside Writing talk show.