"We See You" Creative Writing & Mentoring Program
Applications open July 1, 2025
The Elise Woodson Scholarship award is given to The “We See You” (WSY) Creative Writing & Mentoring Program participants.
The participants must show full dedication and participation. Student works will be judged by “WSY” Scholarship Committee. All participants’ works will be published in the corresponding volume of Snapshots: High School Edition. Students who participate fully will also be eligible to receive the scholarship.
Our intent is for Snapshots: Student Edition to be a medium for the publication of young writers. Please join us in support of our mission to assist youth in their academic endeavors.
Support our mission with your donation here on the website or mail checks or certified funds to P.O. Box 470707, Los Angeles, CA 90047.
If you have any questions contact us at info@cwgla.org.
Celebrating our young writers
Previous Recipient
Nia Elkouby
Howard University
The Elise Woodson Scholarship Award
Eligibility Requirements:
o African-American & LatinX Students
o Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior High School & College Students
o Recent transcript, minimum 3.0 GPA.
o For GPA 2.99-2.50 (min.) two letters of recommendation from current teacher or counselor.
o Signed Parental and/or Guardian Consent
o Bio of 100 words or less
o Headshot and/or fun selfie (NO professional photos, please)
Elise Woodson Scholarship Award Recipients
Shy’la Beason
Elise Woodson
Stipend Winner
2024
Previous Elise Woodson Scholarship Recipients pictured:
Joshua Thompson, Ania Bellamy, Taraji Barner, Aiyanna Jackson
We are proud of the Elise Woodson Scholars who participated in the (WSY) Creative Writing & Mentoring Program Writing Contest. Participants receive the Elise Woodson Scholarship Award, and their writings are published in the corresponding volume of Snapshots: Student Edition.
Please support our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to the Elise Woodson Scholarship Fund. Your generosity will assist young scholars in their academic endeavors. Click the donate button at the top of our website or mail a check or certified funds to P.O. Box 470707, Los Angeles, California 90047.
If you have any questions contact us at info@cwgla.org