Scholarships available for writing residency [Worldwide]

Posted on Jan 9, 2019 in Specialized Topics

Fiction and nonfiction writers, journalists, freelance critics or curators, artists and academics can apply for a writing residency in Alberta, Canada.

The Banff Center is organizing its literary journalism residency June 29 to July 25, 2020 at its Leighton Artists' studios

The program enables writers to work on their essay, memoir or feature piece, receive individual consultations with faculty and participate in roundtable discussions. 

Fellows will be selected on the basis of writing skills, literary merit and the relevance and originality of their project idea. English writing is required.

Participants receive full-tuition scholarships, in addition to a CAD2,000 (US$1,520) commission award for work produced and a travel allowance.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 12.