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Doris Hillis Scholarship
Support for a Saskatchewan writer’s retreat registration
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Regina
- Saskatchewan
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Activities funded
- Poetry writing projects.
- Drama writing projects.
- Participation in the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild Facilitated Retreat.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application letter
- Write a 1–2 page letter.
- Address writing experience, professional development, and publications.
- Explain the benefit of attending the retreat and how the scholarship reduces barriers.
- Step 2: Apply for the retreat
- Submit the scholarship letter at the same time as the retreat application.
Documents Needed
- 1–2 page letter of application
Selection criteria
- Writing experience and professional development.
- Publication history.
- Benefit of attending the Facilitated Retreat.
- How the scholarship reduces barriers to attendance.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Doris Hillis Scholarship Program
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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.
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)