Attention creative writers! Are you a passionate fiction writer with a flair for storytelling? If so, submit your application today.
The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing honors the memory of Sebastian Herbstein, a talented writer, dedicated scholar, and son of UMD professor, Judith Freidenberg. The Scholarship provides two prizes, $1,000 for first prize and $600 for second prize, for works of short fiction of 5,000 words or less. All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply (must be returning to UMD in Fall 2024).
For complete award criteria, instructions, and the online application, please visit go.umd.edu/herbstein-writing. Applications are due by Friday, May 10, 2024, by 11:59 PM.
Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process may be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.
