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Purpose

The Rowan Foundation is dedicated to nurturing the talents of aspiring writers by providing scholarships, internships, and access to creative writing resources. Through workshops, competitions, and mentoring, we honor Alexandra Rowan’s passion for creative writing and hope to inspire the next generation of storytellers to share their unique voices.

Current & Upcoming Initiatives

  • Scholarships for college women pursuing degrees in English and Creative Writing
  • Annual internship grants in collaboration with the University of Houston
  • The Boldface Conference for Emerging Writers
  • Writing competition highlighting exceptional young talent
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About Us

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Online Resources

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Scholarship

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Total Investments

Rowan Foundation Creative Writing Impact at a Glance

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in university scholarships and grants
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paid college internships with leading organizations nationwide
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sponsored student writing conferences and contests
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Without this grant, I truly don’t know that I could have worked 40 hours a week at the Post-Gazette, as I absolutely would have had to work part-time to pay rent and other living expenses. Words really can’t express how indebted I am to the Rowan Foundation…for much of any future career success.
Jill H., Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Intern
My internship hugely strengthened my editorial abilities—more than any class I’ve taken at Pitt. It means a lot to me that I can now compete with others in my field based on the experience that I’ve gained while working and not based on my ability to work for free.
Ali G., Pitt Med Magazine Editorial Intern
The Rowan grant helped pay for the cost of rent, food, and other expenses, allowing me to focus on my job and the new city I was living in. If I had not received this generous grant, I would have been more stressed about my finances and distracted from the actual internship.
Elaina Z., National Geographic Intern
Without their financial support, I would have perhaps been unable to remain at my internship and would never have acquired the experience that made me a standout candidate to the Ayco hiring team.
Arielle R., PDCDC Intern
I was lost as to what I wanted to eventually do with my degree. For me, my internship provided invaluable experiences and helped me decide which direction I wanted to go next.
Lauren B., University of Pittsburgh Office of Institutional Advancement Intern