Waldorf University Creative Writing Scholarship

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Waldorf University's English department recognizes talented creative writers, budding scholars, and voracious readers with renewable scholarships of up to $15,000 for those who desire to study Creative Writing. To apply, you must wish to pursue either a major or minor in Creative Writing at Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa. Applications will be accepted through January 17, 2025, for first consideration. We will continue to accept strong applications until all scholarships have been awarded. Applications are judged by the faculty and staff of the English department. Craftsmanship and future potential that would benefit from creative writing mentorship are the focus of our selection process, not your prior record of academic achievement. To maintain the scholarship, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Waldorf University and major or minor in Creative Writing.

Waldorf University's creative writing program offers workshops in 5 genres: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, and playwriting. Our residential faculty are award-winning and published authors, and each semester we bring a Distinguished Visiting Writer to campus to give readings and lead workshops. Students in our program have the opportunity to work on the editorial staff of the Waldorf Literary Review, our print and online literary magazine. Because of our focus on 1-on-1 mentoring, the creative writing major culminates in a senior thesis, a book-length project in the student’s genre of choice. We pride ourselves in preparing students to engage with the larger literary world!

Waldorf University is a friendly, private liberal arts school located centrally in beautiful Forest City, Iowa. For more than 100 years, Waldorf has been the cornerstone in the lives of thousands, setting the solid foundation for success among students, their families and the community. Since its beginning in 1903, Waldorf has been at the forefront of academic innovation, trailblazing a path for future generations. Offering a litany of certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, Waldorf has an opportunity for anyone who wants to improve their life academically, personally or professionally.