Forugh Farrokhzad Fellowship for an Emerging Writer (Iranian Diaspora)

27 August 2010
Forugh Farrokhzad Fellowship for an Emerging Writer (Iranian Diaspora)
Deadline: 1 October 2010
Eligibility: open to an emergent writer who is part of the Iranian diaspora in Amrika
Reading Fee: undisclosed
Accepts (genre):
Prize/Payment: two-week residency, $125 stipend

VSC awards a number of Fellowships for 4-week residencies throughout the year. Open to all artists and writers, the Full Fellowship application deadlines are February 15th, June 15th, and October 1st. In addition to VSC Awards, a variety of special fellowships are also available for full or partial funding as well as specific international fellowships with deadlines on April 1st.

We are currently full through the summer with limited residencies available in fall of 2010. Applicants are encouraged to pick dates after November 2010. If you can only attend a summer residency, you are welcome to apply for 2011 and 2012.

To apply for a Full Fellowship, please use our brochure or download an application. To apply for a special fellowship award, applicants should note any additional award name(s) for which they are eligible.

Vermont Studio Center Awards

Sixteen fellowship awards are open to all artists and writers based on merit as represented in the portfolio or manuscript.

Forugh Farrokhzad Award

One 2-week award for an emergent writer who is part of the Iranian diaspora in Amrika and who will be a first-time resident at VSC. Award includes a $125 stipend.

More information here.
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