Scholarship Application:
Live Free and Write

Deadline: April 30, 2024, 11:59pm EDT

A panel of judges will review submissions and make their selections based on a combination of merit and need. 

We can only consider one application per writer and recommend submitting your strongest work. It's fine if you submit work in a different genre than you would like to write at the program.

Requirements:

• Be a first-time Live Free and Write participant who is 18 years of age or older as of Aug. 11, 2024.
• Prepare a brief biography, a paragraph describing your financial need and a brief personal statement telling us why you would like to attend, each 150 words or less.
• Format a single Word or PDF document with 3 poems (single spaced, one poem per page) or up to 3 pages of prose (double spaced). Excerpts of longer pieces are okay. Please note that if your submission exceeds these lengths and/or does not meet the formatting guidelines, we will not be able to consider it.
• Submit this online application with the files above.

We are unable to accept snail mail applications.

You are not required to officially register for Live Free and Write to apply for this scholarship; however, you are welcome to register to secure your spot and we will give you a refund if you receive a scholarship.

Please provide your contact information

Your responses to the following questions won't impact your scholarship application, and may allow us to qualify for grant opportunities. Thanks so much for your time.

Applying for this scholarship is free; however, we welcome all donations. Any contribution at all will help us keep these scholarships available, as well as develop more writing opportunities for you to enjoy.