Paul Ruffin Creative Writing Award
Who can apply
- You must be majoring in English with a creative writing emphasis and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.
About the scholarship
The Paul Ruffin Creative Writing Award is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Sam Houston State University.
- Award
- Varies
- Humanities
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
Last reviewed
Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline for the Paul Ruffin Creative Writing Award?
The deadline is November 1, 2026. It closes within seven days. Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences sets the exact cutoff time, which can be earlier than the end of the day, so check the provider's page before you apply.
How much is the Paul Ruffin Creative Writing Award worth?
The amount varies. Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences decides the award amount.
Who can apply for the Paul Ruffin Creative Writing Award?
It's open to undergraduate students and graduate students, according to the listing. Every requirement is listed under “Who can apply” on this page, and Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences decides who is eligible.
What GPA do I need for the Paul Ruffin Creative Writing Award?
The listing asks for a GPA of at least 3.0.
How do I apply for the Paul Ruffin Creative Writing Award?
You apply on Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences's site, under its rules. Create your profile and sign in, then select Apply now on this page to open the provider's application.
Who offers the Paul Ruffin Creative Writing Award?
Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers this scholarship. It reviews applications and chooses the winner. AspireOpen lists the scholarship so you can find it, but doesn't review applications for it.
Will I hear back if I don’t win?
Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences decides whether to contact applicants who don't win. You apply on the provider's site, so AspireOpen doesn't receive results for this scholarship. If you haven't heard back after the deadline, check the provider's page or contact Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
How is the scholarship paid?
Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences pays the award on its own terms, including whether it goes to your school or to you and when. The provider's page has the details.
Are these details up to date?
We last reviewed this listing on November 1, 2026. Details can change, so check the provider's page before you apply.
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