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Judy McCrosky Bursary
Supports an emerging Saskatchewan writer
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This bursary covers one recipient’s program fees for one week at the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild’s Winter and Summer Writer Retreats. It supports emerging Saskatchewan writers who apply with their retreat application and submit a letter of application.
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
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging writers
- Saskatchewan residents
Who is not eligible
- Previous recipients of the scholarship
- Members of the selection committee
- Current SWG employees
- Current SWG Board members
Eligible expenses
- Program fees for one week at the Winter and Summer Writer Retreats
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Activities funded
- Attendance at the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild Winter and Summer Writer Retreats
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application letter
- Write a 1–2 page letter outlining your writing experience.
- Include your professional development, publications, and reasons for attending the Retreat.
- Step 2: Submit with retreat application
- Send the bursary letter at the same time as your retreat application.
Documents Needed
- 1–2 page letter of application
- Retreat application
Selection criteria
- Writing experience
- Professional development to date
- Publications, if any
- Reasons for attending the Retreat
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission with the retreat application.
- The applicant must be accepted to the Winter and/or Summer Retreat to receive the bursary.
- One recipient is selected for the award.
Additional information
- The scholarship application must be submitted at the same time as the retreat application.
- The recipient must be accepted to the Winter and/or Summer Retreat.
- Previous recipients, selection committee members, current SWG employees, and SWG Board members are not eligible.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Judy McCrosky Bursary Program
What is the Judy McCrosky Bursary?
This bursary covers one recipient’s program fees for one week at the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild’s Winter and Summer Writer Retreats. It supports emerging Saskatchewan writers who apply with their retreat application and submit a letter of application.
Who is eligible for the Judy McCrosky Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Judy McCrosky Bursary program, you must:
Emerging Saskatchewan writer
No published book or equivalent
Accepted to the retreat
What expenses are eligible under Judy McCrosky Bursary?
Program fees for one week at the Winter and Summer Writer Retreats
Who can I contact for more information about the Judy McCrosky Bursary?
You can contact SWG Foundation (SWG) by email at info@skwriter.com or by phone at 306-791-7740.
Where is the Judy McCrosky Bursary available?
The Judy McCrosky Bursary program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Judy McCrosky Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Judy McCrosky Bursary is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Judy McCrosky Bursary?
Judy McCrosky Bursary is funded by SWG Foundation (SWG)