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MFA in Fiction and Poetry
Merit Based
Fellowship
United States of America
Provided by Johns Hopkins University
Eligibility Criteria
- A completed bachelor's degree.
- Application Materials:
- Writing sample (fiction or poetry).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- College transcripts.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers).
- Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated excellence in writing and a commitment to the literary arts.
Application Process
- Apply online through the Johns Hopkins University Graduate Admissions portal.
- Required Documents:
- Completed application form.
- $75 application fee.
- Writing sample (fiction or poetry).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- College transcripts.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers).
Scholarship Benefits
- Funding Coverage:
- Full tuition waiver.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Annual stipend of $40,520 (AY 2025–26).
- Teaching experience through assistantships.
- Opportunities to work as assistant editors on The Hopkins Review.
- Duration of Funding:
- Two years, covering the full duration of the MFA program.
- Two years, covering the full duration of the MFA program.
- Extra Benefits:
- Access to a visiting writers’ reading series and other literary events.
- Eligibility to apply for one-year junior lectureships after graduation, with full benefits.
- Mentorship from renowned faculty members.
- Opportunities to publish in The Hopkins Review.
Additional Details
- The MFA program requires two full years of residency in Baltimore, with students taking two courses per semester: a writing workshop in poetry or fiction, and a second “readings in literature” course taught within the department.
- Students produce a first-year portfolio and a second-year thesis in their chosen genre.
- Graduates often find their first book published within three years and have won prestigious prizes such as Stegner Fellowships and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
- Contact Information:
- Email: writingseminars@jhu.edu
- Phone: 410-516-6286
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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
Johns Hopkins University