SCHOLARSHIP

“I feel very honored, particularly because the High Point Literary League is such an incredible group of women…. They do so many wonderful things for the community, in addition to being committed to a love for literature.”

Inspired by Helen Mounts, the Literary League Scholarship was established in 1987 at then High Point College by members of the High Point Literary League. The scholarship recognizes excellence in creative writing and literary areas of study.

Qualified students must be North Carolina residents, with preference given to students studying creative writing or journalism. Recipients are nominated by High Point University’s English Department faculty. Emphasis is placed on students who have demonstrated academic merit and financial need, with preference given to female students who have maintained at least a “B” average in their writing curriculum. At least one scholarship has been awarded annually since 1990, ranging from $800 to $2,500.

2025-2026 Scholarship Winner
Malia agostinelli

Malia Agnostinelli is HP Literary League’s 2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient.

A senior at High Point University, Malia Agostinelli is pursuing a double major in English and journalism. An avid reader, Malia has always had an eye for telling stories that will impact a broad audience.

Throughout her college career, these passions have been transformed into editorial writing, primarily focused on a future in the world of magazines and publishing houses. Her dream is to work for Condé Nast or a big-five publishing house, where she can share her love of storytelling with the world. 

This past summer, Malia served an internship at Interior Design Magazine in New York City. There, she interviewed prominent designers and had six articles published under her byline. This internship opened the door for her to become a freelance writer for the magazine where she continues to expand her portfolio as a digital journalist.

RECENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Sidney Jones is the 2024-2025 High Point Literary League Scholarship recipient.

Sidney Jones

2024-2025
HPLL Scholarship Winner

Scholarship Recipient Cora Hicks

Cora Hicks

2023-2024
HPLL Scholarship Winner

2022-2023 scholarship recipient miranda keith

Miranda Keith

2022-2023
HPLL Scholarship Winner

2022 HPLL scholarship recipient rhianna becker

Rhianna Becker

2021-2022
HPLL Scholarship Winner

PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2025 - 2026

Malia Agostinelli

2024 - 2025

Sidney Jones

2023 - 2024

Cora Hicks

2022 - 2023

Miranda Keith

2021-2022

Rhianna Becker

2020-2021

Nicole Prince

2019-2020

Raegan Thomas

2018-2019

Megan Pusser

2017-2018

Sarah Anderle

2016-2017

Kaitlyn McCracken

2015-2016

Bria Ballard

2014-2015

Rebecca Irons

2013-2014

Alexandra Love

2012-2013

Sally Evans

2011-2012

Madison Templin

2010-2011

Miah Saunders

2009-2010

Nicole Eak

2008-2009

Nicole Eak
Pamela Haynes

2007-2008

Nicole Eak
Pamela Haynes

2006-2007

Amanda Roberts

2005-2006

Rebecca Fleming

2004-2005

Rebecca Fleming
Gena Smith

2003-2004

Jacqueline E. Cheek
Gena Smith

2002-2003

Coleen Doyle
Cathleen Roberts

2001-2002

Donalee Goodrum-White

2000-2001

Celesta M. Laughlin

1999-2000

Sheryl-Lynn Burden

1998-1999

Kristina Juliano
Katherine Mannion

1997-1998

Katrina Yvonne Breitenbah
Susan Sparrow

1996-1997

Katrina Yvonne Breitenbach
Kristen Lynette Long

1995-1996

Tanya Ilyse Lyons
Lori McBrayer Campos

1993-1995

Emily Lefler Speight

1991-1993

Lisa Ann Brown

1990-1991

Jean Michele Williamson Shore

Penn Griffin Orchestra Director Damien Miles and violinists Bianca Jones and Brice Dale entertained guests at the March 13 luncheon.
Marilyn Stewart, Ardith Pugh and Debbie Williams at the Spring 2024 Literary League luncheon