Alicea Sperstad Rural Writer Scholarship
Alicea Sperstad was a beloved sister and a budding writer who passed away too soon.
Alicea faced many barriers to fulfilling her writing potential, including being a young mother from a rural town with a history of trauma. A history of gender bias in the publishing industry and a lack of mentors in the field add to the obstacles that women face when pursuing careers as writers.
This scholarship aims to support women who are interested in becoming writers so they have the financial resources necessary to achieve their dreams.
Any female high school senior, two or four-year undergraduate, or graduate student who is interested in becoming a writer may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us why writing is important to you.
Why is writing important for you personally?
Winners and Finalists
May 2024
May 2023
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The application deadline is Apr 18, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 18, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 18, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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