May 15, 2027
Smith Publicity Book Marketing Scholarship
Direct application
$2,500
1 winner
Eligibility
Location
United States
Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
High school
Year of study
Fourth year
About this scholarship
U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students verified for fall enrollment may apply. Write a persuasive 1,200 to 1,500 word human-generated essay on why classic literary adaptations become cultural events and what that reveals about entertainment marketing.
Submit via PDF or Google Doc with a cover page listing school, graduation year, and contact info. One $2,500 award; essays are AI-checked and panel-reviewed.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Persuasive 1,200- to 1,500-word human-generated essay
- Cover page with full name, current or fall 2026 enrollment school, graduation year, and contact information
- Essay submitted as a PDF or shared Google Doc
- Word count: 1,200–1,500 words (range)
- Eligibility: U.S. high school seniors or undergraduate students with verified enrollment for fall 2026
- Essays must be human-generated; AI-assisted work results in immediate disqualification (submissions checked against AI detection tools)
- Format: submit as PDF or shared Google Doc
- Submit to scholarship@smithpublicity.com or via the online form
- Include a cover page with full name, current/fall 2026 enrollment school, HS graduation year, undergraduate graduating year (if applicable), and contact information
- Deadline: May 15, 2026 (the 2026 cycle is currently closed)
- Award: $2,500
- AI-assisted work results in disqualification; submissions are checked with AI-detection tools.
- Submit by email to scholarship@smithpublicity.com or through the online form.