Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to ESU students (click underlined title for more details):
Nominated works for this award will receive final consideration for publication in participating journals. Both graduates and undergraduates are eligible for consideration. Three poems, one short fiction, and one essay/creative nonfiction may be chosen to represent ESU eligible creative writers.
Deadline: Each fall semester, time to be announced
Previous Winner:
Katelynn Robinson (Fiction 2009)
Stephanie Russell (Fiction 2009)
Jeremy Ford (Creative Nonfiction 2009)
Lisa Moritz (Poetry 2008)
Petra Darling (Poetry 2008)
Brett Kochenower (Poetry 2008)
Kay Alden Creative Writing Scholarship
In honor of outstanding alumnus and professional writer, Kay Alden, this award offers one annual grant of $1000 to an outstanding Emporia State junior, senior, or graduate student who demonstrates significant talent and ability as a creative writer (fiction, poetry, drama, and/or creative nonfiction).
Deadline: Each fall semester, time to be announced
Previous Winners:
Caleb Ross (2003)
Lanesa Poulton (2002)
Victoria Dorshorn (2001)
Sara Pralle (2000)
Kristin Chambers (1999)
Lynnae Lewellen (1998)
Green Wyrick Creative Writing Quivira Scholarship
Created in honor of former faculty member and Quivira advisor, Professor Green Wyrick, this annual award honors students who demonstrate talent in the fields of fiction and poetry writing.
Deadline: Each fall semester, time to be announced
Previous Winners:
Stephanie Russell (Fiction 2009)
Sarah Diane Sadowsky (Poetry 2007)
Shawnsey Rudolph (Poetry 2003)
Barbara Caldwell Pease (Fiction 2003)
Jack Hutchens (Poetry 2002)
Russ Morgan (Fiction 2002)
Katrina Sommerfeld (Poetry 2001)
Stacy Moore (Fiction 2001)
Eryn Christensen (Poetry 2000)
Timothy Johnson (Fiction 2000)
Aaron Walters (Fiction & Poetry 1999)
Gusty Smith (Poetry 1998)
Hiram Lucke (Fiction 1998)
Bluestem Scholarships
Deadline: Each fall semester, time to be announced
Last Updated December 9, 2009