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

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Previously written work is OK as long as it's your original, unpublished work.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.