Scholarship Options for Applicants
We strive to make YouthWrite affordable to every applicant. We continue to offer scholarships for Indigenous, LGBTQ2+, minority, low-income youth, and/or persons with a disability. YouthWrite Society Canada, our granting agencies, donors, and sponsors subsidize 50% of the FULL cost to attend camp for ALL YouthWriters.
YouthWrite 2020 - Scholarship applications are open.(We particularly invite applicants to apply who are FNMI, or who identify as minorities, New Canadians, LGBTQ2+, or are persons with a disability or limited financial means. Please self-identify in your letter of application.) |
The Leanne ScholarshipsA full or partial scholarship for those in financial need who are interested in attending the YouthWrite camps. The scholarship is in memory of Leanne Palylyk, a young and talented writer and poet who passed at the age of 11. |
Black Voices MatterFull tuition to attend YouthWrite for youth ages 8-19 who identify as Black Canadian writers/poets/slam and/or spoken word artists. |
General ScholarshipsApply for a full or partial scholarship by submitting a letter from a teacher or parent describing the applicant's writing ability and reasons for applying for the scholarship, including information about financial need. |
Past applicants have sought out funding and/or scholarships from such organizations as:
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As well, consider approaching businesses and individuals in your community who might have an interest in seeing a young person do something s/he/they is/are really passionate about.
Helpful TipsSometimes all you have to do is ask an organization to receive support!
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