$1,000 Milwaukee Writing Scholarship
The positive news company Carvd N Stone announces the fourth annual CNS Loren Martin Hintz Travel Writing Scholarship. Carvd N Stone will award $1,000 to a Milwaukee writer based on the 2025 essay theme: “In what ways has traveling away from your hometown and exploring new places changed you?”.
Applications open on September 8, 2025, at 9 a.m. CST and will close on November 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
You do not need to be a student to apply.
Requirements
To apply, applicants must fit all requirements:
- Reside in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 17-29 years old
- Submit an 800-word essay that fits the 2025 theme
First Time In-Person Ceremony
This year, Carvd N Stone is proud to host a ceremony for the CNS Loren Martin Hintz Travel Writing Scholarship for the very first time. Although this is the fourth year of the scholarship, it marks our first in-person celebration dedicated specifically to honoring its impact. The event will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Radio Milwaukee (220 E. Pittsburgh Ave.) to bring the community together for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, happy hour drinks, music, and connection, all in a formal, gala-style fashion. Tickets start at $60 and can be purchased here.
In Honor of Loren Martin Hintz
This scholarship is an annual tribute to the award-winning career of Loren Martin Hintz, who traveled around the world capturing unique people and moments in words and photographs. Steve Hintz, the son of Martin Hintz, approached CNS to start the scholarship in 2022.
Loren Martin Hintz was an award-winning journalist for the Milwaukee Sentinel. Throughout his career, Hintz traveled around the world capturing unique people and moments in words and photographs. The CNS Travel Writing Scholarship promotes and encourages the next generation of writers. Whether you’re an aspiring journalist or just have a passion for travel and writing, the Loren Martin Hintz Scholarship is an amazing opportunity to showcase your skills, thoughts, and dreams with the chance of winning.
Apply Now
Applications can be found at the link or www.carvdnstone.com/cns-travel-writing-scholarship.
