Wendy Alejandra Cadena, 2022 Scholarship Winner.

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Palm Springs Writers Guild Scholarship

We are pleased to announce that the PSWG scholarship program will offer two scholarships in 2023, in the amounts of $3,000 and $2,000. The Guild supports the efforts of high schools to inspire young writers.

Application Criteria:

1. Reside within the boundaries of Desert Sands Unified, Palm Springs Unified, or Coachella Valley Unified School Districts
   
2. Current Senior at a public or private school, applying to college
3. Compose two essays:
• First essay prompt: Why is writing important to you, and how will this scholarship help you? 1,000-1,500 words.
  
• Second essay prompt: Describe a community service experience and how it changed your point of view. 500 words

How to Submit:

Send to judalonmanes@gmail.com in two Word or PDF documents, attached to an email introducing yourself. Essays must be double- spaced, size 10 Calibri or Arial font.

Deadline 11:59 PM Friday, March 24, 2023.

Please include the following information at the top of both essays:

• Full name
  
• High school currently attending
  
• Call/text phone number
  
• Your email address
  
• Word count, each essay