Horror Writers Association Scholarship

Paid to you

Essay required

Need-based

Academic

Overview

The Horror Writers Association (HWA) has established two $2500 Scholarships to assist in the professional development of horror writers. To qualify, you need to be committed to the horror genre. To apply, you need to submit a written sample of your work. You must also include in your submission how the Scholarship Funds would be spent to enhance your professional horror writing career, and submit this Plan as a separate document uploaded with the Application. This award cannot be used for college tuition.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 August 1, 2025

Paid to

🏦 Your bank account

Website

horrorscholarships.com

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

Other

This scholarship requires something a bit different!

FAQ

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

If you haven't heard back within a few weeks, reach out to the scholarship organization! Some scholarship organizations email all the applicants to let them know if they were selected or not, while others only contact the winners—it usually depends on the number of applicants. It never hurts to follow up.