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America's next great author may be in a Coachella Valley high school

As part of our mission to develop and support Coachella Valley writers, our Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to college-bound writers. Your donation will help us help more students in 2027. Pictured with students: PSWG Director of Scholarships, Mrs. Manes.

The Palm Springs Writers Guild is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.

$1,500 Recepient
Lauren Cruz De Armas
La Quinta HS

$1,500 Recipient
Naleah Rodrigues
Desert Hot Springs HS 

$500 Recipient
Saniyah Johnson
Desert Hot Springs HS


$500 Recipient.                    $1,500 Recepient                          $1,500 Recipient
Sofia Cruz-Gonzalez            Elissa-mae Blaylock.                     Vanessa Siqueiros
Indio HS.                              Desert Hot Spring HS                     Desert Hot Springs HS


Please donate today and help us help more students in 2027

Every donation, large or small, goes directly to our Scholarship Program.
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How students can apply to the
PSWG Scholarship Program

In a continued effort to motivate young writers, the PSWG scholarship program will offer $3,000 in scholarships in 2027.

How to Submit Your Work:
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Why Writing Skills Matter

“Strong writing skills are a requirement for people who aspire to a career in writing, education, engineering, IT, healthcare, the arts, politics, and business.” *National Center For Education. Through writing contests and scholarship programs, the Palm Springs Writers Guild aims to motivate our local students to develop an interest in writing.

Education Mission Statement

The Palms Springs Writers Guild education mission is to inspire and nurture Coachella Valley writers, including student writers, by honing their writing skills, developing their imagination, and reaching for the stars.

For more information, please contact Judalon Manes, Director of Education.

Download the Palm Springs Writers Guild PDF Fact sheet here.