SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

There is no fee to apply but you must be a CWA Member 
JOIN HERE.

The Chicago Writers Association offers six full conference scholarships. It is our goal to provide inspiration, support and encouragement to writers of all ages, all skill levels, all ethnicities and all financial situations. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are already registered for the conference you are still eligible to apply for a scholarship. Should you win, we will refund your registration fee.
Scholarships will cover registration fees only. Travel expenses and incidentals are the responsibility of the winners. 

TO APPLY, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

• Submit a 500-750 word essay about what the scholarship would mean to you. DO NOT EXCEED WORD LIMIT
• Your essay must be a Word document, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times Roman font, between. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME OR ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION IN YOUR WORD DOCUMENT as essays will be judged blind.
• Email your Word document by 11:59 PM Central Time on December 30, 2024 with the subject line Scholarship Application.

Scholarship winners will be announced on February 1, 2025.