Comparative of Scholarship

There are plenty of information about scholarship awards in technical fields. Lots of companies are very interested in getting skilled engineers, outstanding scientists and brilliant researchers into their headquarters. In the eyes of the society the literature scholarship awards may look dim on this background. Literature doesn’t make any practical stuff so why will someone fund it if not of sheer generosity?

It is not so. There are lots of awards dedicated solely to the literature. Indeed they are founded mostly by individuals, not corporations - famous writers, journalists and families of the deceased authors are willing to help the young aspiring writers to achieve the same success.

It isn’t easy to choose the award that is the most suitable for your work. But some questions to ask yourself may help you with the choice. Do you want to get a sum of money to live while you are finishing your masterpiece or do you prefer your university to be paid for up to your graduation? Do you want to study literature or write it? Would you prefer a higher chance or a higher amount of money? Are you a student of high school or have a degree? Are you willing to relocate to study somewhere else?

Here are some of the greatest available scholarship awards for you to compare and make your choice. Please pay attention to the application deadlines. It’s better to have more time for preparation and polishing your work than to hurry and show not the best quality you are capable of.

1.Nick Ivins Memorial Literature Scholarship

This award is established by the family of Nick Ivins (English Literature Bachelor) in his memory and to support young people who like the English Literature as much as he did. The amount of award is approximately $1000. Moreover, the people who got the award once are excluded from the every next award list. But still, the requirements are moderate, so it’s easy to try. To apply one need to be a full-time student of English Literature already, have good grades and be an Arizona resident. The applicant should write a short essay of maximum 400 words, explaining his love of literature.

2.Merv Aubespin Scholarship

Founded in memory and honor of Merv Aubespin, the famous American journalist and the former president of the National Association of Black Journalists. The sum of money awarded is fixed and is $2 500 annually. Applicants should be already enrolled in the universities, be devoted to their future writing career, provide CV and recommendations and write three sample news using the predefined topics. This scholarship award is connected to another one - Bill Walsh Scholarship, with the same fund of $2 500. Anyone can apply to both but win only one.

3.Maria Helena Kopschitz Scholarship at UCD in Ireland

Quite a tricky one to win due to unusual requirements, but the prize - full tuition fee for the annual course plus accommodation (up to 14 000 Euros) - is worth it. The award is accessible for the Brazilian students who are willing to study in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama, University College Dublin. The applicants should send their CVs, recommendations from two other persons, the proofs that their English level is enough to meet the standards of the university (certificates for non-native speakers etc) and the sample of any English academic writing done by them (up to