Grants for Change
During the Black Lives Matter protests of summer 2021, Friends of Writers heard from several writers in our community who asked how they could help writers of color. Friends of Writers has established a new fund, Grants for Change, that will direct support immediately toward writers of color and international students. These grants will allow us to assist new and diverse voices, and encourage writing that reflects the entire American experience.
Until FOW meets the endowment goal of $300,000, we will make 5% of donations available to Black, indigenous, and people of color, and international writing students who demonstrate need and promise.
The Wally Fund
A scholarship in support of students in the MFA Program for Writers, awarded at the discretion of the MFA Program Director in consultation with the MFA Academic Board Chair.
The Rodney Jack Scholarship
A renewable scholarship for students who identify as LGBTQIA
The Amy Grimm Student Emergency Fund
For continuing students and emergency need
The Lisel Mueller Scholarship
For students with small children
The Memorial Fund
Scholarships to the annual alumni conference in honor of former Warren Wilson graduates Ali Dor-Ner, Kitty Hamilton, Beth Stahlecker, Marjorie Woodbury, Michelle Wyrebek, and Linda Dyer
The Renate Wood Memorial Scholarship
For entering student poets
The MFA General Scholarship
This scholarship fund supports the MFA need-determined grants.
The Carol Houck Smith Scholarship
The Carol Houck Smith Scholarship directly supports students completing their thesis manuscripts.
The Steve Orlen Fund for Faculty
For faculty sabbatical leave and emergency funds.
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