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SCHOLARSHIPS

 
Sponsored by:
Public and private donors interested in lifting our community, including:
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Operation Literacy plans to fund as many scholarships to StoryCon as we can obtain donors for this year! All scholarships pay 100% of registration fees toward either a Teen (formerly Teen Author Boot Camp) or Tween ticket.  (Value up to $159). Applications must be accompanied by a 300-word essay written by the student about their goals for the future and how being a better writer will help them achieve those goals.

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Application submission deadline is January 20.

Scholarships will be awarded no later than January 25th. If you have questions regarding our need-based scholarship, please email us at contact@operationliteracy.org.

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Who should apply?

Candidate must meet the following criteria:

  • Is between the age of 8-19 yrs old

  • Has a strong interest in writing

  • Has a financial need OR belong to a diverse ethnic population

Application Rules (please read!)

Essays must be no more than 300 words

  • Entries must be in English.

  • Changes can’t be made to the application after you have submitted it.

  • Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

  • Family of conference board member or WCI staff is ineligible.

How to Submit

1. Read the scholarship application rules listed above.
2. Submit application form by Jan 20th!
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