Deadline: 14 July 2024
Applications are now open for 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.
The Cornwall Community Foundation helps people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly by awarding small grants to grassroots organisations who are working to overcome the challenges of disadvantage, exclusion and poverty in their communities. They want Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to be a great place to live for everyone – a place where people work together to address disadvantage and build strong, resilient communities.
Award Information
- The award will be a mix of both mentoring with an established writer based in Cornwall (face-to-face sessions supported by email contact), a reading award of £150 worth of books and an opportunity to apply for a grant of up to £1,000. The mentoring support is offered for a period of up to a year.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 16-23 years of age.
- be an aspiring writer who is unable to achieve your aims or ambitions without financial support.
- be able to show your passion and determination through a personal statement – up to 500 words.
- be able to produce one recent reference (within the last three months) that is dated, signed and headed.
- Optional: be able to demonstrate your ability by producing a sample of your work – up to 500 words.
For more information, visit Cornwall Community Foundation.
