Who Can Apply:
- Alexandra Rowan was a gifted young writer whose life was tragically cut short at age twenty-three due to a blood clot in her lung linked to hormonal contraception.
- Writing is a beautiful craft that brings entertainment, emotion, and understanding to the world, with stories shared across generations and around the world. The Alexandra Rowan Foundation empowers women through awareness, education, and creative expression. Inspired by Alexandra Rowan’s legacy, the Foundation promotes women’s health, particularly blood clot awareness, and uplifts women who use writing to give voice to their experiences, imagination, and resilience.
- This scholarship honors the memory of Alexandra Rowan by supporting women who aspire to become writers and share their voices with the world.
- Any female undergraduate student pursuing an English or creative writing program at an accredited U.S. college or academic institution may apply for this scholarship opportunity. There will be three winners: one in nonfiction, one in fiction, and one in poetry.
Submission:
1. Nonfiction Writing Prompt (Essay or Personal Story)
Write about an experience, challenge, or person that has shaped who you are today. How did it influence the way you see yourself or the world?
2. Fiction Writing Prompt (Short Story)
Write an original short story about a moment of change, choice, or discovery. What do your characters learn about themselves or others?
3. Poetry Writing Prompt
Write one or more poems that express something meaningful to you: a memory, emotion, or idea you want others to understand or feel.
Deadline: April 12, 2026
Amount: $3,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/alexandra-rowan-voices-of-tomorrow-scholarship/