Gwenn A. Nusbaum/WWBA Scholarship for Emerging Poets
Deadline March 31 (must be received by this date), formerly April 1. Neutral free contest from the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association awards $1,800 scholarship to a US resident ages 25-35 who is "at the early stages of their career" and "demonstrates a scholastic or pre-professional track of outstanding poetic writing". The award must be used for “supportive activities to further the winner's writing career" (e.g. writing courses, workshops, conferences, and retreats). Before submitting, read sponsor's full terms and conditions. Enter online. Submit a poetry sample of ten poems, a cover letter that includes a statement of intent for your professional writing goals and your expenditure plans for the scholarship funds, as well as a 3-page resume/CV. Cover letter must also include contact information for one reference who will be emailed if the applicant is selected as a finalist.
Source: https://www.waltwhitman.org/nusbaumscholarship/
Published: February 1, 2025
