Deadline: 16-Jan-23
The Cornwall Community Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Young and Talented Cornwall Creative Writing Award to support and encourage young writers in Cornwall, between the ages of 16 and 23.
They are especially hoping to support those from disadvantaged and challenging backgrounds.
Benefits
- The award will be a mix of both mentoring with an established writer based in Cornwall (face-to-face sessions supported by email contact) and a cash award of up to £1,000 together with a reading award of £150 worth of books. The mentoring support is offered for a period of up to a year.
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants will need to meet a number of criteria to be considered for a grant. To be eligible applicants must:
- be resident in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly
- be 16 years or over and under 23 years of age
- be an aspiring writer who is unable to achieve your aims or ambitions without financial support
- be able to demonstrate your ability, passion and determination by producing a sample of your work – up to 500 words
- be able to produce two recent references (within the last three months) that are dated, signed and headed
For more information, visit Cornwall Community Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/grants/young-and-talented-cornwall-creative-writing-award/