Barbara Clark Award for Excellence in Writing

Application Information

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Scholarship Overview

This award is for students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 who are attending classes in a recognized California educational setting. To qualify for this award, applicants must have a passion for writing and be nominated by a member of the California Association for the Gifted. To apply, applicants must submit a creative composition of two to five pages (using size 12 font, double-spaced) on a topic that addresses a subject of vital interest to the student that has an impact on society as a whole. The rubric for selection will include clarity; grammatical correctness; imaginative use of English, demonstrating the beauty of language; and a creative vision of the future. The recipient of the award will receive $100 and their piece will be published by the California Association for the Gifted in the Gifted Educator Communicator Journal and online on the CAG website.

How easy is it to apply?

Painful

This scholarship has application requirements that could take a lot of time and effort.

How much competition is there?

Not much

This scholarship won't have as many applicants as most.

Details

Deadline: Feb 15
The deadline for this scholarship has passed.
Average Award: $100

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Requirements

Class Year: Is this you?
  • High school freshman
  • High school sophomore
  • High school junior
  • High school senior
Home State: Is this you?
  • California
More Requirements:
    Must have a passion for writing and be nominated by a member of the California Association for the Gifted.

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