Midwest Writers Workshop Offers New Scholarship

In appreciation and support of the contributions Midwest Writers made to her writing career, MWW 2009 faculty author Dianne Despain (Drake) is sponsoring TWO scholarships to this summer's workshop. The Rylan Harris Memorial Scholarships are designated for two new/newer writers (unpublished and first-time MWW participants) to attend the Midwest Writers Workshop. The scholarships cover the cost of both Part I and Part II. The purpose of these scholarships is to provide a beginning for two people, who have not yet found their way in any writing field, by allowing them full access to everything MWW has to offer.

Applicants applying for these special scholarships must submit a letter describing their writing desires and need for the instruction MWW provides. Scholarship deadline is June 1.
Midwest Writers awards a limited number of scholarships for full participation in Part II. Awards are based on need, interest and a writing sample of five pages. Scholarship applications must be postmarked on or before June 1, 2009. Use the "scholarship" link on our web site's registration page. Print the page, and send it with a biographical letter and short writing sample. Include your name, address, phone and email in upper left of your manuscript. Include "Scholarship Entry" on your envelope. (Do not enclose payment at this time.) Applicants will be notified in time to complete registration. Our workshop fills quickly. Be sure to check the box on the enrollment form that indicates you want us to reserve an enrollment slot for you should your bid for a scholarship be unsuccessful. Participants can earn a scholarship once every five years.

Registrations are coming in and the Thursday Intensive Sessions will fill up soon. Don't wait to register!