Hassett Family Creative Writing Scholarship Application

Scholarship Overview 

Canisius University is proud to offer the opportunity to incoming freshmen who declare a major in Creative Writing, and who demonstrate outstanding talent and ability as a writer, to apply for the Hassett Family Creative Writing Scholarship.  Through this competitive process, the recipient selected will receive a full scholarship covering tuition.

The Hassett Family Creative Writing Scholarship is renewable for four years, provided the recipient remains a declared Creative Writing Major, and maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0.  If the recipient is eligible for federal and/or state aid, the scholarship is applied after all other aid is awarded, including merit awards.  

Criteria 
  • Admission to Canisius University as a full-time student for Fall
  • Writing Sample (minimum 5 pages, maximum 10)
  • Scholarship application and reference letters
Conditions
  • Remain a declared Creative Writing Major
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Complete and submit the FAFSA and New York State Tap application annually

Deadline and Application Process 

More details on deadlines and how to apply will be released shortly.