The Writing Roosters Scholarship
$550. Deadline October 20, 2026.
- Award
- $550
- Deadline
- October 20, 2026 1 day left
- Who can apply
- Open to students.
- Where
- Open nationwide (no state restriction listed)
- Essay
- Yes, 1 essay
Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.
About this scholarship
Apply by email to cmills@colorado.edu. Subject line: Roosters Scholarship Application 2027. Include: First and last name should appear in the body of the email only. Also include the sentence: I understand that, if I receive the scholarship, I am not guaranteed my first or second choice of mentor, but I know the program will match me with a mentor within my area of work. Attach both PDFs – the Application Responses and your Work Sample. Requirements: Application Responses PDF, 2 pages, double-spaced, combined as a single PDF named ApplicationResponses.PDF; Do not put your name in the file name of the PDF nor in the PDF itself (anonymous process); Submit a work sample in a single PDF: illustrators 8-10 pieces (two black and white drawings, two featuring animals, fou; Authors (chapter books, middle grade, young adult): first 20 pages maximum in proper manuscript format plus a synopsis o; Authors (picture books): up to two complete picture book manuscripts; Manuscript formatting: title at top in all caps (no name), 1" margins all around, double-spaced with no spacing between ; Rhyming/verse manuscripts may be single-spaced stanzas with a space between stanzas; Include in the email body: your first and last name, and the sentence: I understand that, if I receive the scholarship, .
Essay prompt
On the FIRST PAGE, double-spaced page, please share the following: why you want to participate in the mentor program; how you hope to improve your work; any other relevant information you’d like to share, including whether your work is fully drafted if you are a novelist. On the SECOND PAGE, double-spaced, answer one of the two scholarship application questions below: Michelle was passionate about giving back to her community and volunteered for a number of local organizations, including SCBWI. In what ways do you contribute to the community of writers, both locally and/or globally? OR Michell
Common questions
How much is the The Writing Roosters Scholarship worth?
The award is $550.
When is the The Writing Roosters Scholarship deadline?
The deadline is October 20, 2026. As of October 19, 2026, that is 1 day away.
Who can apply for the The Writing Roosters Scholarship?
Open to students. No state restriction is listed.
Does the The Writing Roosters Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application asks for 1 essay. The first prompt is: "On the FIRST PAGE, double-spaced page, please share the following: why you want to participate in the mentor program; how you hope to improve your work; any other relevant information you’d like to share, including…".
How do I apply for the The Writing Roosters Scholarship?
Applications are sent by email to cmills@colorado.edu. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.
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