Miss Sarah Fellowship for Black Women Writers 2025

Applications are now open for the “Miss Sarah” Fellowship for Black Women Writers, offering a supportive residency focused on poetry. Apply Below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Miss Sarah Fellowship for Black Women Writers 2025 is Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST.

Tell Me About The Miss Sarah Fellowship for Black women Writers:

The “Miss Sarah” Fellowship for Black Women Writers aims to provide Black women writers a restful environment conducive to reflection and writing. It also offers uninterrupted, independent time to plant the seed of an idea for a new writing project or to develop or complete a project underway. 

Check: The Fresh Voices Fellowship For Writers 2025 ($2000 stipend)

Which Fields are Eligible?

Writers 

Type:

Fellowship

Who can Apply For The Miss Sarah Fellowship for Black women Writers?

Also, Black women writers at any stage of their careers are invited to apply. For applicants outside of the United States, please note that travel expenses will only be covered within the United States. International airfare will be at the expense of the applicant. There is no application fee.

Required documents:

Applicants are also to submit the following:

• Submit a CV or resume (not exceeding 5 pages).
• Include a one-page Fellowship Proposal Statement outlining the project context and goals.
• Write a one-page statement explaining “Why Trillium Arts?” and how the Fellowship will benefit your creative work.
• Provide one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your writing project, addressing specific questions about the project and the applicant.
• Include a writing sample of 10 to 15 pages of work intended for further development, formatted in one PDF document.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Black women writers

Check: African Union (AU) AIP Youth Fellowship and Mentorship Program 2025 For Emerging Leaders

Where will the Award be Taken?

USA

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, the benefits include:

• Provides a restful environment for reflection and writing.
• Offers a ten-day solo residency in July 2025 at either Firefly Creek or Montford Manor.
• Includes a stipend of $1,000 and transportation to and from Asheville, NC.
• Additional benefits tailored to the needs of the awardee.
• Focuses on the genre of Poetry, supporting Black women writers at any career stage.

How to Apply:

To apply for this fellowship opportunity, click here.