• Application Information

  • Education

  • High School years of attendance:

  • Food Information

  • Medical Information

  • Creative Writing Selection

  • 1st Choice
    2nd Choice
  • Submit The Following

  • I. PERSONAL STATEMENT: In a one-two page essay, tell us why you want to attend the Initiative and what you hope to accomplish. You may want to discuss your writing sample, a writer (or writers) you admire, a book or film that has had an impact on your life, and any creative writing skills you want to develop. This will allow us to get to know a bit more about you.
  • II. WRITING SAMPLE: Please submit a writing sample of your work. Your sample should consist of no more than 10 pages of fiction, poetry, or drama/screenwriting, or a combination of genres. Fiction may consist of a short story, in whole or in part, or part of a longer piece (novel or novella). Poetry may be a collection of various pieces, or samples of longer pieces provided that the submission is coherent. Those interested in Screenwriting may submit a scene or film synopsis. The writing sample should be typed and doubles-spaced (poems do not need to be double-spaced, and multiple poems can appear on a page if possible. Please submit as a Word or PDF.
  • Release and Signature

    Jackson State University and all partner associates reserve the right to use a student’s name, likeness, voice, or creative works in brochures, advertising, the Internet, and any other promotional or educational purpose.
  • I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release.