July 1, 2010, the annual Helen McCloy/MWA Scholarship for Mystery Writing is
accepting applications for 2011 as well as requests for information.
Two scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to mystery writers to offset
tuition and fees for attending writing workshops, writing seminars, or
university/college-level writing programs taking place in the U.S. during the
summer, fall, or winter of 2011 or early spring of 2012. Applicants must select
a specific writing class/workshop/seminar to which scholarship funds would be
applied. Scholarship checks are issued in late spring and are made out jointly
to scholarship winners and their chosen educational institutions.
The purpose of the scholarship is to nurture talent in mystery writing — in
fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, and screenwriting. It’s open to U.S. citizens
or permanent residents only. Membership in Mystery Writers of America is not
required. Because the scholarship is intended for serious aspiring mystery
writers who wish to improve their writing skills, we expect that most applicants
will be college students or adult learners.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by February 29, 2011. But before you
decide you’ve plenty of time, check out all the materials you must provide to be
pass the eligibility requirements. For complete submission details, download the
official application form from http://www.mysterywriters.org/files/u6/2011_McCloy_Application_Form.pdf .
For a copy of the latest information, FAQs, and individual answers to your
questions, email mccloy-mwa@lycos.com or send a SASE to
2011 Helen McCloy/MWA Scholarship Committee, PO Box 16265, High Point, NC 27265.
No phone calls, please.