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The Milton White Award in Creative Writing

Created by screenwriter and Miami English alum Judd Klinger in 2024, the Milton White Award recognizes one or more exceptionally talented ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓÆµs in creative writing. 

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The Milton White Award in Creative Writing

Eligibility and Requirements:

  • Current undergraduate or graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓÆµs enrolled in the department’s Creative Writing programs are eligible.
  • Applicants should aspire to a full-time career in writing.
  • Continuing ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓÆµs only; ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓÆµs must be enrolled for the 2025/26 academic year to receive the financial award.
  • An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

What you need to submit:

For Fiction and nonfiction: Submit one work (for example, an excerpt from a novel, script). 10-25 pages, double-spaced.

For Poetry: Submit a collection of poems, limited to 10 pages.

In addition, all applicants must submit a 1-2 page essay commemorating the life and work of former Miami English Professor Milton White.