Summer 2025: Writing Personal Statements
Description: If you're applying for scholarships, internships, colleges, or other special opportunities, you may be asked to write a Personal Statement. But what is a Personal Statement? How do you get started? How do you know what to write about? Join us for a week to explore these questions and learn about common pitfalls and best practices. By the end of this session, you'll have a solid Personal Statement to submit with any application!
For over forty years, WSIP has held summer programs for high school students to support their development of reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. We build a community of writers comprised of students at varying skill levels and with varying interests
2025 DETAILS
What: WSIP Young Writers Institute: Personal Statements Camp
Who: 20 students in grades 9-12
Where: Online only
When: July 7-10
9 am - 12 pm (MST)
What else: Workshops, writing activities, and feedback
Cost: $200
Remember to submit your permission waivers. You can download them here and upload with your application.
"I feel better about writing, especially writing about myself. I understand that stressing and shutting down isn't good for writing, and going through this program has helped with that."
More Information
Read more about the Young Writers Institute in the UA College of Humanities News .
Watch videos about past institutes on our YouTube channel.
The Young Writers Institute is appreciative to have received the following awards:
- 2018 Marshall Foundation Award
- 2017 College of Humanities Teaching and Outreach Grant
Please note: The YWI is not a residential program. Housing and meals are not provided.