Scholarships
D. H. Lawrence
Fellowship | Merit Scholarships | Carol Houck Smith Publishing Consultation Scholarship | Native
Writer Award | Hispanic Writer Award
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Taos Resident Award
Taos Summer Writers' Conference has a number of scholarships to provide support for talented writers. The application process for all awards begins in December, but each scholarship has different requirements and processes so please read the documentation carefully. If you have further questions about our scholarship programs, or if you wish to donate to the scholarship funds, please contact us at the address listed below.
D. H. Lawrence Fellowship
The original D. H. Lawrence Fellowship was established in 1958 to sustain a living tradition of artistic creation at the D. H. Lawrence Ranch, located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains some 20 miles north of Taos, New Mexico. Over the years, dozens of poets, fiction writers and dramatists enjoyed a month of quiet writing time amid the great natural beauty of the Ranch. Unfortunately, in 1992, the Fellowship had to be suspended because of the deteriorating condition of the writer's cabin and an uncertain water supply. While the Ranch remains open to visitors during the day, housing a writer-in-residence still is not feasible.
In July 2000, the Taos Summer Writers' Conference reinstated the D. H. Lawrence Fellowship in modified form. The Fellowship is awarded to an emerging writer of fiction or poetry with one book in print or at press. The D. H. Lawrence Fellow will receive paid tuition for one weekend or weeklong workshop (a value up to $625), lodging at the Sagebrush Inn or Comfort Suites, and two meals a day (breakfast and lunch). In return, the Fellow contributes to Conference activities and gives a formal reading.
D. H. Lawrence Fellows include Merrill Feitell (2009), Nancy Pagh of Bellingham, Washington (2008), Philip Cioffar (2007), Kelly Magee of Columbus, Ohio (2006); Carl Marcum of Chicago, Illinois (2005); Lisa Goett of Taos, New Mexico (2004); Sarah Jane Smith of Miami, Florida (2003); Andrea Hollander Budy of Mountain View, Arkansas (2002); Pamela Gemin of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (2001); and Charlotte Holmes of State College, Pennsylvania (2000).
The next application period for the D.H. Lawrence Fellowship is Dec. 2009-April 2010.
Application Procedure for D.H. Lawrence Fellowship
1. Send a vitae and a brief letter of application along with a recent sample of your work. Manuscripts and supporting materials will be returned.
2. Application deadline: April 15, 2010 (Postmark).
3. Send application materials to:
Taos Summer Writers' Conference
Attn: D.H. Lawrence Fellowship
Sharon Oard Warner, Director
Department of English Language and Literature
MSC03 2170, 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
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Leo Love Merit Scholarships in Poetry and Fiction/Nonfiction
The two Leo Love Merit Scholarships—awarded in poetry and fiction/nonfiction—are available to any potential Conference participant. Each Merit Scholarship pays tuition for a weeklong workshop or partial tuition for a master class (a value of $625). Each Merit Scholarship recipient is responsible for her or his transportation and/or lodging costs.
Leo Love Merit Scholarship applicants must register for the Conference (including paying the deposit) at the time application is made for the scholarship. (By the time the scholarships have been awarded, we anticipate that many of the workshops will be closed. Thus, individuals applying for scholarships should be planning to attend the Conference, regardless of the outcome of the competition. These scholarships are meritorious awards, not financial assistance.)
Application Procedure for Leo Love Merit Scholarships
1. Submit 10 pages of prose or poetry, along with your registration form. Manuscripts and supporting materials will not be returned.
2. The deadline for application is May 1, 2010 (postmark). The decision will be posted on the Conference web site.
3. Send application materials to:
Taos Summer Writers' Conference
Attn: Leo Love Merit Scholarship
Sharon Oard Warner, Director
Department of English Language and Literature
MSC03 2170, 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
4. A committee composed of faculty and graduate students from the Creative Writing Program at the University of New Mexico will select the recipient whose name will be posted on the Conference web site on June 1, 2010.
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The Carol Houck Smith Publishing Consultation Scholarship
We offer this award in memory of our friend, Carol Houck Smith. Legendary editor at W. W. Norton, Carol was a great supporter of many writers and poets and a frequent guest at writers’ conferences across the country, including the Taos Summer Writers’ Conference. We are all grateful for the time she spent with us—five summers in a row she made the trip from New York City to Taos, New Mexico. This scholarship keeps Carol’s spirit alive at the Conference, and we are grateful to Jesse Lee Kercheval for initiating and supporting this award.
The Carol Houck Smith Publishing Consultation Scholarship is available to anyone who has registered as a participant at the 2010 Taos Conference. This Scholarship pays the registration fee (a value of $150) for a publishing consultation with an editor or agent at the 2010 Conference.
Application Procedure for The Carol Houck Smith Publishing Consultation Scholarship
1. Register for the 2010 Conference workshop or master class of your choice.
2. Send an application letter describing your interest in a publishing consultation with a sample of your recent writing (up to 10 pages). Please note: Manuscripts will not be returned.
3. Application deadline: May 14, 2010 (Postmark)
4. Send application materials to:
Taos Summer Writers' Conference
Attn: The Carol Houck Smith Publishing Consultation Scholarship
Department of English Language and Literature
MSC03 2170
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
5. A committee composed of faculty and graduate students from the Creative Writing Program at the University of New Mexico will select the recipient whose name will be posted on the Conference web site on June 1, 2010.
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Native Writer Award in Poetry or Fiction
The Native Writer Award, established in the memory of Native author and former colleague Louis Owens, offers paid tuition for one weekend or weeklong workshop (a value up to $625) as well as paid lodging to any Native American who is resident of New Mexico. The award recognizes excellence in fiction, poetry, or non-fiction. Applicants may apply in more than one genre and are eligible for only one award. Unlike the merit scholarships in poetry and fiction/nonfiction, applicants for the Native Writer Award do not need to be registered for the Conference before applying.
Native Writer Awardees include Maurus Chino of Acoma Pueblo (2009), Oscar Hokeah (2008), Christina M. Castro (2004).
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Hispanic Writer Award in Fiction, Nonfiction, or Poetry
The Hispanic Writer Award is open to any New Mexican resident of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish heritage. The award pays tuition for one weekend or weeklong workshop (a value up to $625) in fiction, non-fiction, or poetry as well as paid lodging. Applicants may apply in more than one genre and are eligible for only one award. Unlike the merit scholarships in poetry and fiction/nonfiction, applicants for the Hispanic Writer Award do not need to be registered for the Conference before applying.
Hispanic Writer Awardees include Cathy Arellano of Albuquerque (2009), Benjamin Garcia (2008), Irene Villa Estrada (2004).
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Taos Resident Award in Poetry or Fiction
The Taos Resident Writer Award offers paid tuition support for one weekend or weeklong workshop (a value up to $625) to a resident of Taos or the Taos vicinity. The award recognizes excellence in fiction, poetry, or non-fiction. Applicants may apply in more than one genre and are eligible for only one award. Unlike the merit scholarships in poetry and fiction/nonfiction, applicants for the Taos Resident Writer Award do not need to be registered for the Conference before applying.
Taos Resident Awardees include Paula Marafino Bernett (2009), Jessica Wilbanks (2008), Michelle Goldberg (2004).
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Application Procedurefor Native Writer Award, Hispanic Writer Award and Taos Resident Award
1. Submit 20 pages of prose or poetry, along with a short cover letter indicating the name of the award and describing your writing interests and why you want to attend the Conference. Please note: Manuscripts and supporting materials will not be returned.
2. Application deadline: April 30, 2010 (Postmark)
3. Send application materials to:
Taos Summer Writers' Conference
Attn: (Indicate name of award)
Sharon Oard Warner, Director
Department of English Language and Literature
MSC03 2170, 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
4. A committee composed of faculty and graduate students from the Creative Writing Program at the University of New Mexico will select the recipient whose name will be posted on the Conference web site.
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