Creative Writing Scholarship

“Every story I create, creates me. I write to create myself.” 
— Octavia E. Butler

The Gotham Creative Writing Scholarship is open to people of color who have an interest in creative writing—any type of writing, any level of experience. All you need is the desire to write creatively. Three scholarships will be offered every year.

Each scholarship includes: 

• One 6-week course of the writer’s choosing
• Two 10-week courses of the writer’s choosing 
• Two Intensives of the writer’s choosing
• One 12-hour Mentorship, after the writer has completed at least one ten-week course

Acceptance is open to all people of color, age 18 and up. At least one spot will be awarded to a Black applicant. 

Once accepted, Gotham will do a consultation to help guide the writer with their initial course selection. 

There is no time limit on when all the courses must be completed. 

Applications will be accepted September 1 – November 17.

Winners will be announced by mid December. All applicants will be notified.