We offer scholarships to our undergraduate English, Creative Writing, and Professional and Technical Writing Students every year. These scholarships are made possible by individual endowments from our generous supporters.
How to Apply
You can apply for our departmental scholarships by filling out a profile on Scholarship Universe.
The 2027-2028 scholarship application submission period is open from January 1 to March 16, 2027. Letters of recommendation are not needed, and students are welcome to apply to as many scholarships as they wish. If you have any questions, please contact Sharonne Meyerson.
Available Scholarships
All scholarships require the awarded student to be enrolled during academic year 2027-2028.
A. Elaine Bychinsky Promising Writer Award
- Undergraduate students majoring in the Department of English
- Sophomore or Junior
- Students must demonstrate exceptional promise as writers of English, either non-fiction or fiction.
Alsie and Ed Schulman Scholarship
- Major in the Department of English: PTW, English, or Creative Writing
- Upper division Junior or Senior
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Betty Milleson Fink Student Scholarship
- Full-time Undergraduate Junior or Senior
- Majoring in English
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA
Bill and Jane Spain Scholarship
- Creative Writing Major or Minor
- Art Major or Minor
- Junior or Senior during semester of award receipt
- 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Students must demonstrate creative ability and potential in the fields of writing or painting
Dave and Tory Schechter Scholarship
- 3.0 GPA
- Full-time enrollment
- Major in the Department of English
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate Students
- Must demonstrate academic merit
- Must exhibit financial need
- Students must demonstrate interest in or provide evidence of advancing African American students and/or women in the Department of English
Emma Lou Fielder Scholarship
- Graduate of Arizona High School
- English Major (Literature)
- Must have demonstrated outstanding academic progress during their first two years at the University of Arizona (Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA)
- Students must be making satisfactory progress towards completing their degree
- Students must have completed two years of undergraduate coursework to be eligible
- Junior or Senior in semester when receiving the award
Fred N. Scott Scholarship
- Major in the Department of English: English, Creative Writing or Professional and Technical Writing
- Sophomore
- Students must demonstrate outstanding composition.
Hubert Crouse Hefner Award
- Junior or Senior in next Academic Year
- Majoring in the Department of English
- Demonstrates outstanding academic ability
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Jack W. Huggins Scholarship
- Majoring in the Department of English
- Please describe your interest in the literature of the Southwest
John William Tucker Memorial Scholarship
- Junior or Senior
- Majoring in the Department of English
- Students must demonstrate outstanding academic ability
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Marie Hamilton Scholarship
- Majors in the Department of English
- Junior or Senior
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Please include a statement about your plans and/or aspirations for the future
Mary Helen Richardson Memorial Scholarship
- Undergraduate Junior or Senior
- Graduate student
- Majoring in English or Creative Writing
- Preference will be given to students who have a 3.5 GPA or higher
- Students should demonstrate good character and superior scholastic standing.
Maya Smith Creative Writing Endowment Award
- Undergraduate or graduate students
- Majors or minors in Creative Writing
- Good academic standing (min. 3.0 GPA)
- Preference will be given to students who exhibit passion for writing, collaboration, and leadership
- Personal statement (500-1000 words) describing your interest, involvement, and/or career aspirations in writing
- Short sample of creative work: The creative sample may consist of 5-10 pages of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.
- Note: The recipient will be asked to write an acknowledgement note to the family. When possible, the recipient may be asked to participate in a meeting with the family.