$1,000 Screenplay & Short Story Scholarship

Are you a student with a knack for making people laugh? forthebois NFP is offering a $1,000 scholarship for students enrolling in school who can craft an original screenplay or short story packed with comedy—raunchiness welcome!

Eligibility

• Must be enrolled, or enrolling, in a US institution (college, university, or trade school).
• Open to students of all majors, fields of study, and GPAs.
• Must be 17 years or older at the time of application.

This scholarship is open to students who are 17 or older and graduating high school. If you're making your way to college, we want to hear from you!

Submission Guidelines

• Submit an original screenplay or short story that is comedy-focused. Raunchy humor is allowed, but entries must avoid hate speech, discrimination, or plagiarism.
• Short stories should be 1,500–5,000 words in length (PDF format).
• Screenplays should be 5–15 pages, properly formatted (PDF format).
• All submissions must be in English.
• Only one entry per person is allowed.

How to Submit

What you'll need:

• Your screenplay or short story as a PDF
• Your contact information and school details

Previously written work is OK as long as it's your original, unpublished work. Questions? Email sup@forthebois.org

Judging Criteria

• Humor & Creativity (40%): Is it funny? Does it stand out?
• Originality (30%): Fresh ideas, unexpected twists, and engaging storytelling.
• Writing Quality (20%): Proper grammar, clear structure, and strong narrative flow.
• Relevance to Theme (10%): Does it embrace the comedic and raunchy spirit?

What Happens Next

• FTB members review submissions and help select the winner.
• The winner will be contacted via email within 30 days of the deadline.
• Winner announced on our website and social media.
• Proof of enrollment required before award disbursement.
• $1,000 paid directly to the winner.