Overland Judith Wright Poetry Prize for New and Emerging Poets

Scholarship Description

Overland’s CAL Connections initiative is an attempt to foster greater cultural diversity in thejournal through a series of essays by emerging writers from marginalised backgrounds. With support from CAL’s Cultural fund, each of the journal’s next seven editions will feature a major political essay developed in conjunction with the project’s contributing editor. Final essays will be 3500–4000 words and can address any subject that the participant feels relevant. The major prize is $5000. Two runner-up prizes of $1000 each will be awarded at the discretion of the judge.

Reference Number:	39
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Web Address:	http://web.overland.org.au/poetry-prize/
Provided By:	Overland Literary Journal
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to 2 people. Open for applications from September 1, 2011 until November 15, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD5000 (maximum per award). This award is to be used for accommodation, living expenses, fees and miscellaneous purposes. This scholarship is paid as a one off.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: JOURNALISM, LIBRARIANSHIP AND CURATORIAL STUDIES, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, Literature studies or SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. You must be female to apply for this scholarship. Only citizens of Australia or AUS permanent resident can apply.

Application Details

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