Can people who live outside the US apply?
Yes! Everyone is welcome to take our courses and apply for scholarships regardless of location. If you are international and applying for an in-person scholarship, please be aware that most scholarships do not include transportation to our retreat center or cover travel costs.
Are scholarships only for pre-published people? Or will published authors and illustrators and others be considered?
Anyone is welcome to apply for a scholarship, published or unpublished. Some named scholarships are specific to where a person is on their creative journey, but many are not.
Does the eligibility requirement for unpublished writers apply to children’s writing, children’s books, or any kind of publishing?
Anyone can apply for scholarships, but the seriousness of purpose aspect of consideration for the scholarships is related to writing for children/young adults. There is space on the application to tell us about your general background as well.
Do you need to have a complete draft of a work in progress to receive a scholarship?
Nope! Apply no matter where you are in your creative journey. You only have to be serious in your passion.
What if I've received a Highlights Foundation scholarship in the past. Can I apply again?
We’d love to see you again! If you’ve attended a workshop (or even if you’ve received a scholarship before), you can still apply. There is a space on the application to note if you have previously been offered support.
How much does financial need matter?
Financial need is an important part of the equation for scholarship selection. Seriousness of purpose, talent, financial need, and your connection to a named scholarship are all taken into consideration by the scholarship committee.
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