Madison Screenwriting Scholarship Competition

Scholarship Overview

The Madison Screenwriting Scholarship Competition is open to Undergraduates majoring in English, Theater or SMAD. 

Submit the following information for consideration:

• 3 Copies of a short screenplay

• 20 pages or less in proper screenplay format

All scripts must be original work - No adaptations.

Screenplay format guide: https://www.storysense.com/format.htm

Approximate Award Amount:

1st Place $1250

2nd Place $750

Due: 5pm on Friday, March 6.

For more information, contact Professor Imelda O'Reilly at oreillix@jmu.edu.

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Annual award amount
One $1,250 scholarship and one $750 scholarship

Eligibility Criteria
Freshmen   Sophomore   Junior  

Deadline
17:00 PM Friday, March 6, 2020

Award Announcement
The recipients will be announced at the SMAD Awards Ceremony.