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Doris Hillis Scholarship
Support for a Saskatchewan writer’s retreat registration
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan
Overview
This scholarship covers the registration fee for the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild’s Facilitated Retreat. It supports a developing BIPOC Saskatchewan writer working on poetry or drama.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Regina
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Poetry writing projects.
- Drama writing projects.
- Participation in the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild Facilitated Retreat.
Documents Needed
- 1–2 page letter of application
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Developing BIPOC Saskatchewan writers.
- Writers working in poetry.
- Writers working in drama.
Who is not eligible
- Previous scholarship recipients.
- Members of the adjudication committee.
- Current SWG employees.
- Current SWG Board members.
Eligible expenses
- Facilitated Retreat registration fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are adjudicated by the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild.
- The Guild decides the scholarship amount and recipient.
- If no eligible applicant is found for the Fall retreat, the award may be redirected to another eligible recipient or to the Spring retreat.
Additional information
- The scholarship is funded by a donation from Doris Hillis.
- A recipient is selected at the discretion of the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild.
- If no one is eligible for the Fall Facilitated Retreat, the award may be directed to another eligible recipient or moved to the Spring Facilitated Retreat.
- The scholarship is awarded until the fund is exhausted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Doris Hillis Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Doris Hillis Scholarship. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Doris Hillis Scholarship?
This scholarship covers the registration fee for the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild’s Facilitated Retreat. It supports a developing BIPOC Saskatchewan writer working on poetry or drama.
Who is eligible for the Doris Hillis Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Doris Hillis Scholarship program, you must:
Developing BIPOC Saskatchewan writer.
Poetry or drama project.
Minimum one year in Saskatchewan.
What expenses are eligible under Doris Hillis Scholarship?
Poetry writing projects.
Drama writing projects.
Participation in the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild Facilitated Retreat.
Who can I contact for more information about the Doris Hillis Scholarship?
You can contact SWG Foundation (SWG) by email at info@skwriter.com or by phone at 306-791-7740.
Where is the Doris Hillis Scholarship available?
The Doris Hillis Scholarship program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Doris Hillis Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Doris Hillis Scholarship is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Doris Hillis Scholarship?
Doris Hillis Scholarship is funded by SWG Foundation (SWG)