The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing is awarded to an undergraduate student engaged in any major or discipline of study at the University of Maryland who shares Sebastian’s passion for fiction writing and excellence in storytelling.

The Award:
Two cash prizes, $900 for first prize and $500 for second prize, will be awarded for works of short fiction of 5,000 words or less. At the discretion of the judges, an honorable mention might also be recognized. In accepting the award, the recipients will provide information on how the monetary prize will be used in pursuit of creative writing. The winning pieces will be posted on the Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Award Website together with a photograph and short bio of the winners. The award winners may list the honor in her or his resumes.

Award Eligibility:
Quality of submission (GPA and major will not be qualifying criteria) and undergraduate enrollment at the University of Maryland. A previous winner of the award is ineligible for future competition. Students MUST be returning in the Fall semester to qualify for this award.

The 2023-24 application is now open. Applications are due by Thursday, March 21 at 5 PM.