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Helen Zell Writers' Program (MFA in Creative Writing)
Merit Based
Fellowship
United States of America
Provided by University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Eligibility Criteria
- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent by the time of expected enrollment
- TOEFL or IELTS scores required for non-native English speakers.
- Applicants must choose to concentrate in either fiction or poetry; dual applications are not permitted.
Application Process
- Complete the online application through the Rackham Graduate School website.
- Submit all required materials, including transcripts and recommendation letters.
- Ensure all materials are submitted by the application deadline.
- Documents Required:
- Online application form.
- Transcripts.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- Writing sample (portfolio).
- Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).
Scholarship Benefits
- Funding Coverage:
- Full tuition waiver for each term of enrollment.
- Stipend of $25,980 per year (as of 2023–2024).
- Health insurance coverage.
- $6,000 in summer funding.
- Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) positions with training and pedagogical support.
- Duration of Funding:
- Two years, with a third-year Zell Fellowship available to six qualifying graduates.
- Two years, with a third-year Zell Fellowship available to six qualifying graduates.
- Extra Benefits:
- Access to various fellowships and prizes, including the Henfield Prize in Fiction and the Farrar Memorial Playwriting Grant.
- Opportunities to participate in the Zell Visiting Writers Series and other literary events.
Additional Details
- Contact Information:
- Email: writers@umich.edu
- Phone: +1 (734) 764-6330
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Fields of Study
Creative Arts
Coverage
Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
Program Deadline Applies
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Scholarship Details
TypeMerit Based
FundingFellowship
Country United States of America
Universities
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor