Paco Schoonover Creative Writing Scholarship

The Paco Schoonover Creative Writing Scholarship is awarded to a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College enrolled in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, with preference given to a student majoring in creative writing. The recipient must be in good standing. Preferential consideration is given first to a student who is overcoming great obstacles to pursue his/her college career, such as a chronic illness or a disability.

Award
Varies
Scopes
Undergraduates, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, English
Deadline
03/31/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please provide an essay describing your educational experience, with special regard to any obstacles that you are facing or have overcome in pursuit of your educational and career goals.
  2. Authorization
    • 1. By submitting this form, I hereby acknowledge the information I have provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I have completed this form voluntarily. I give my permission to disclose this information and photo to the scholarship donor/s or their families or representatives and the committee of reviewers tasked with selecting scholarship recipients. Furthermore, I give permission to use part or all of this information for internal LSU reporting and future media releases.
    • 2. Full Name
    • 3. Date