MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION 2024 MORLAND WRITING SCHOLARSHIPS

Brief Description:

Applications are now open for the Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarships 2024. Established in 2013 by Miles Morland after a successful career investing in Africa through Blakeney Management and DPI (Development Partners International), the Morland Writing Scholarship aims to support emerging African writers. Recognizing the challenges writers face in balancing creative work with earning a living, the Miles Morland Foundation annually awards a select number of literary scholarships. These grants are designed to give African authors the time and financial support needed to produce the first draft of a book. The scholarships are open to anyone writing in English who was born in Africa or whose parents were born in Africa, making it a unique opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in African literature.

Name of Host Institution

Miles Morland Foundation

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

  • To qualify for the Morland Writing Scholarship, candidates must submit an excerpt of between 2,000 – 5,000 words from a published work, written in English, that has been offered for sale. Applicants must provide clear evidence that the submitted piece has been both published and made available for purchase.
  • The submission will be evaluated by a panel of readers and judges established by the Miles Morland Foundation. The work will be judged purely on literary merit, as the scholarship does not support academic, scientific, religious, or political writings.

Deadline

20th September, 2024

To apply for the Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarships 2024, and take advantage of this opportunity for African writers, visit the official application page. Ensure your published work meets the eligibility criteria and submit before the deadline to secure this prestigious literary scholarship.

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