This Scholarship will support a student enrolled in Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance course at WAAPA. This is aimed to assist students who have a passi...
black&write! Writing Fellowships
Each year black&write! offers two Fellowships for unpublished manuscripts by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander writers. The winning Fellows work closely with black&write! editors to develop their manuscripts for publication. We are proud to work with our publishing partner, Hachette Australia. black&write! Fellowships are supported by the Australia Council for the Arts.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/get-involved/fellowships-awards-residencies/blackwrite/blackwrite-writing-fellowships
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Creative arts
At Institution:
Any in Australia
Study level:
- Short executive courses
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- WA
- ACT
- NSW
- NT
- SA
- QLD
- TAS
- VIC
Eligibility Criteria
The black&write! Writing Fellowships are open to all writers (published and unpublished) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent currently living in Australia.
The Fellowships are open to adult fiction, young adult fiction, short story collection, poetry collection and children’s book manuscripts.
Entries must include a Confirmation of Aboriginality Form/ Letter of Confirmation with a common seal from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander incorporated community organisation. There is no entry fee.
How to Apply
Please follow these steps to apply:
1. Read through the entry guidelines.
2. Prepare your documents (complete manuscript, Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent/Letter of Confirmation).
3. Complete the online entry form and upload your documents.
For printed entries: please post your completed entry form, manuscript, and support material to the address below before the closing date:
black&write! Writing Fellowships
Level 2, State Library of Queensland
PO Box 3488
South Brisbane QLD 4101
4. You will receive a confirmation email from the black&write! team once your complete application has been received and checked for eligibility.
1. Read through the entry guidelines.
2. Prepare your documents (complete manuscript, Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent/Letter of Confirmation).
3. Complete the online entry form and upload your documents.
For printed entries: please post your completed entry form, manuscript, and support material to the address below before the closing date:
black&write! Writing Fellowships
Level 2, State Library of Queensland
PO Box 3488
South Brisbane QLD 4101
4. You will receive a confirmation email from the black&write! team once your complete application has been received and checked for eligibility.
Further Information
Please download and read the Entry Guidelines for the full conditions of entry.