Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 300
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan
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.
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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
- Maximum amount : 300 $
- Minimum amount : 300 $
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
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creative writing of poetry during the retreat
- Participation in the Winter Writers/Artists Retreat
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
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
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the John V. Hicks Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the John V. Hicks 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 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
What expenses are eligible under John V. Hicks Scholarship?
Creative writing of poetry during the retreat
Participation in the Winter Writers/Artists Retreat
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