Cleveland Foundation Scholarships 2009

Introduction: Thanks to the vision and generosity of many donors, the Cleveland Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to eligible applicants. Many scholarships are available, with some awarding amounts up to $5,000.

Eligibility:
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with permanent resident card
Must be attending an accredited educational institution
Must reside in Cuyahoga, Lake, or Geauga counties (unless otherwise noted).
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Judson Jerome Poetry Scholarships 2009

Introduction: This scholarship is for a week-long conference of intensive study in poetry and an honorary seat at the banquet opening night. The scholarship is named after Judson Jerome, a poet and nonfiction writer, writer of textbooks, professor, and poetry editor who founded the Antioch Writers’ Workshop along with William Baker.

Eligibility: This scholarship is for a week-long conference of intensive study and an honorary seat at the banquet opening night. Room, board, and transportation are not provided. The workshop, however will help the scholarship recipient to find a village host for minimal cost ($150/week). This contest is a national one; anyone from anywhere may apply.
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Bill Baker Scholarships 2009

Introduction: The Bill Baker Scholarship is for a writer who is nominated by someone who can testify to his or her qualifications both as writer and community member. The scholarship is named after Bill Baker, co-founder of the Antioch Writers’ Workshop, writer of textbooks, journalist, and fiction writer.
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Betty Crumrine Scholarships 2009

Introduction: The 2009 Antioch Writers’ Workshop will award the Betty Crumrine Scholarship to a single parent who is committed to writing and who could not otherwise attend the workshop. The Crumrine Scholarship was created by friends of Betty Crumrine, who lived and wrote in Yellow Springs and participated in the Antioch Writers’ Workshop from 1986 until 1990. She worked full time at the Miami Valley Arts Council and later at the Miami Literacy Council, raising three children and taking care of her own mother while writing true confession stories and young adult novels. She died of cancer in March 1991. In honor of her encouragement of new writers, the Antioch Writers’ Workshop welcomes applications from beginning writers as well as those in mid-career.

Eligibility: This scholarship is for a week-long conference of intensive study and an honorary seat at the banquet opening night. Room, board, and transportation are not provided. The workshop, however will help the scholarship recipient to find a village host for minimal cost ($150/week). This contest is a national one; anyone from anywhere may apply.

How to Apply: To apply for the Betty Crumrine Scholarship to the Antioch Writers’ Workshop, please send  your submission (poetry, nonfiction, fiction, or drama), conforming to the requirements detailed above, and a one-page letter explaining your writing experience and plans and need for financial aid to:
BETTY CRUMRINE SCHOLARSHIP
Antioch Writers’ Workshop
PO Box 494
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

ApplicationForm: http://www.antiochwritersworkshop.com/scholarships.php

ApplicationDeadline: May 1, 2009

Source: http://www.antiochwritersworkshop.com/scholarships.php

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