The Phyliss J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing

Scholarship Description

Entrants must be current* high school juniors or seniors able to verify their grade level status. (*Rising juniors for the upcoming school year and this year’s high-school graduates may also apply.)

US and international students may apply.

Submissions must be in English but may include short bits of other languages as a part of a story. Poetry is also welcome.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must currently be in high school
• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Essay required

How To Apply