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.Â

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.