Left Margin LIT Scholarships

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Left Margin LIT offers writing scholarships based on merit and financial need.

 

The scholarship will allow 2-3 local writers to take a class of their choice at Left Margin LIT per season, at no cost. Successful applicants will demonstrate dedication to the craft of writing as well as financial need. Applicants must be 18 or over.

 

This scholarship opportunity is made possible in part by a Civic Arts Grant from the City of Berkeley.

 

Next deadline: March 1, 2023.

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Send all application materials, in a single Microsoft Word document or PDF, to david@leftmarginlit.org

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Application Materials

 

A. Contact and Background Information

B. Personal Statement

C. Writing Sample

 

A. Contact and Background Information

 

Name:

 

Address:

 

E-mail address:

 

Phone #:

 

Gender:

 

Age:

 

Race/Ethnicity:

 

Income level:

 

Household size:

 

Based on your writing interests, list, in order of preference, up to three upcoming classes you’re interested in taking at Left Margin LIT.

 

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B. Personal Statement

 

In 300-500 words, write a statement addressing how you will benefit from this opportunity. Share your writing and/or scholarly goals.

 

C. Writing Sample

 

Please send us a writing sample that exhibits your writing skills and interests. 5-10 pages of prose or 5-7 poems (all in one document).

 

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Send all application materials, in a single Microsoft Word document or PDF, to david@leftmarginlit.org

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