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John V. Hicks Scholarship
Support for poetry writers at a Saskatchewan retreat
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- Funding available
- $ 300
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This scholarship provides $300 to support a writer attending the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild retreat. It is intended for a mid-career writer working on poetry during a minimum two-week stay.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $300
- Minimum funding
- $300
- 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
- Youth (<40)
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Mid-career writers
- Poetry writers
- Writers accepted to the retreat
Who is not eligible
- Previous scholarship recipients
- Members of the adjudication committee
- Current SWG employees
- Current SWG Board members
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Activities funded
- Creative writing of poetry during the retreat
- Participation in the Winter Writers/Artists Retreat
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application letter
- Write a 1-2 page letter.
- Address writing experience, publications, retreat benefits, and barriers to attendance.
- Step 2: Submit with retreat application
- Send the letter at the same time as the retreat application.
- Use the online application form provided by the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild.
Documents Needed
- A 1-2 page application letter
- Details of writing experience and publications
- Explanation of the benefits of attending the retreat
- Explanation of any barriers to attending the retreat
Selection criteria
- Writing experience and professional development
- Publications and writing background
- Benefit of attending the retreat
- How the scholarship reduces barriers to attendance
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are adjudicated by the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild.
- The Guild has sole discretion over the recipient and award amount.
- If no eligible applicant is found, the scholarship may be reassigned or moved to another retreat.
Additional information
- The scholarship is administered by the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild.
- If no eligible applicant is found, the award may be directed to another suitable recipient or moved to the summer retreat.
- The funding is intended for poetry-focused creative writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the John V. Hicks Scholarship Program
What is the John V. Hicks Scholarship?
This scholarship provides $300 to support a writer attending the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild retreat. It is intended for a mid-career writer working on poetry during a minimum two-week stay.
How much funding can be received?
John V. Hicks Scholarship Funds up to $300 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the John V. Hicks Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the John V. Hicks Scholarship program, you must:
Mid-career writer
Poetry project at retreat
One year in Saskatchewan
Who can I contact for more information about the John V. Hicks Scholarship?
You can contact SWG Foundation (SWG) by email at info@skwriter.com or by phone at 306-791-7740.
Where is the John V. Hicks Scholarship available?
The John V. Hicks Scholarship program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the John V. Hicks Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
John V. Hicks Scholarship is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the John V. Hicks Scholarship?
John V. Hicks Scholarship is funded by SWG Foundation (SWG)