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Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships
Support for emerging Saskatchewan writers at a summer retreat
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 300 - $ 500
Timeline
- Closing date : June 2, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The scholarship provides $500 toward the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Summer Writing Retreat. It supports an emerging Saskatchewan writer working on poetry or short stories, with the application submitted alongside the retreat application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Minimum amount : 300 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Self-directed writing retreat participation
- Writing poetry or short stories during the retreat
Documents Needed
- Completed retreat application form
- Cover letter with contact details, project description, referees, and retreat date preferences
- Ten typed pages of manuscript
- Literary CV with publications or exhibitions
- Scholarship application letter, where applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Saskatchewan-based writers
- Writers of all genres
- Emerging Saskatchewan writers
- Mid-career Saskatchewan writers
Who is not eligible
- Applicants under 19
- Writers who are not able to work independently
- Previous scholarship recipients, committee members, and current SWG employees or board members
Eligible expenses
- Retreat registration or program fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Quality of the writing sample
- Literary CV and publication history
- Benefits expected from the retreat experience
- Ability to work independently
- Project description
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Complete the application form.
- Write the cover letter with the required details.
- Prepare the manuscript sample and literary CV.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send all required documents through the online application form or by email.
- If needed, contact the Guild for help with submission issues.
- Step 3: Pay the application fee
- Pay the $30 non-refundable application fee after submitting the application form.
- Pay online by credit card or by e-transfer.
- Step 4: Wait for the decision
- Receive a confirmation email after submission is received.
- Wait for acceptance or denial notice after the deadline.
- Step 5: Complete payment after acceptance
- Pay retreat fees within the required time after acceptance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline through a juried process.
- Applicants are notified of acceptance or denial within one week after the deadline.
- Accepted applicants must pay retreat fees within the stated deadline to secure their spot.
- Late applications may be considered if space allows.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships Program
What is the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships?
The scholarship provides $500 toward the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Summer Writing Retreat. It supports an emerging Saskatchewan writer working on poetry or short stories, with the application submitted alongside the retreat application.
How much funding can be received?
Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships program, you must:
Age 19 or older
Independent writer
Accepted to retreat
What expenses are eligible under Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships?
Self-directed writing retreat participation
Writing poetry or short stories during the retreat
Who can I contact for more information about the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships?
You can contact SWG Foundation (SWG) by email at info@skwriter.com or by phone at 306-791-7740.
Where is the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships available?
The Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Retreat Scholarships is a Other Support