Potter College Creative Arts Scholarship for Creative Writing

The Potter College Creative Arts Scholarship is a competitive award, based on the requirements of the department in which you apply. Award amounts are between $1,000 and $9,000 per year, renewable each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. High school seniors are invited to apply if they plan to attend WKU and major in one of the degrees listed below.

Only incoming freshmen are eligible for this award.

The deadline for the CAS Creative Writing application is February 15, 2024. A 15-page writing sample must be sent via email to english.office@wku.edu before the deadline.

How to Apply

Step 1

Apply and be accepted to WKU by February 1st.

Please keep in mind that WKU must also receive your official high school transcripts by February 1 as part of this process.

Step 2

Complete the TopDollar application by February 1st.

Every applicant must complete the TopDollar scholarship application.

Step 3

Complete the form below.

Step 4

Submit writing sample.

The deadline for the CAS Creative Writing sample is February 28. Writing samples can be sent via email to english.office@wku.edu.

Step 3: Potter College Creative Arts Scholarship in Creative Writing Application Form:

If you see this don't fill out this input box.

* Student Name:

* Email Address:

* Phone Number:

* Address:

* Are you currently a senior in high school?

Yes

* Current High School

* High School Counselor

* Expected Graduation Date

mm/yy

* State

* Did you participate in the Governer's School for the Arts

If so, which program?

Program Concentration, Year

ACT Composite Score

ACT Reading Score

ACT English Score

ACT Math Score

SAT Total Score

* GPA

* By checking the box below, I understand that I must submit a 15-page writing sample to english.office@wku.edu.

Yes

Additional Information

Retaining Scholarship

Scholarships are renewed each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Terms for renewal include full-time status at Western Kentucky University, good academic standing (a cumulative GPA of 3.0+), and declaring and making reasonable progress toward an approved arts major (see above). Individual departments may have additional policies.

If you have any questions please contact Alicia Fryia in the Dean's Office at 270-745-4415 or email alicia.fryia@wku.edu.

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