To get into the holiday spirit, I am giving applicants two whole weeks rather than just one to apply for The Writer Mama Scholarship this time around. Happy holidays, mom writers!
Are you a mom, and you would love to take the Writing and Publishing the Short Stuff Class that starts Wednesday, January 22nd, but you would not otherwise be able to afford it?
Then you qualify for The Writer Mama Scholarship!
The application process for the next available scholarship for Writing & Publishing The Short Stuff Class begins today! I am accepting applications until Sunday, December 15th at midnight.
One full scholarship is granted each time the class is held, five times per year. Please read this post completely and double-check your application before submitting. The recipient will be announced on Monday, December 16th in this blog.
Please feel free to spread the word about the scholarship, even if you do not intend to apply. This is a full scholarship. The recipient commits to participating fully in the class and delivering all six assignments on time.
Please do not apply if you cannot make the commitment to participate in the class, which involves reading the weekly workbook, completing your assignments, and learning from your classmates work. (To learn about what you will get out of the class, please read the full class description.)
No additional time or special coaching is offered with the scholarship. It’s up to the scholarship recipient to make the most of the class.
Please note that this is a scholarship, not a giveaway. This scholarship is only for moms and is offered by class instructor, Christina Katz (that’s me).
One scholarship is available per WPSS class. The scholarship is not transferable if you fail to complete the class. The scholarship is also not transferable in the case of illness, family emergencies, a move, etc. If you have already paid for the class, you do not qualify for the scholarship. If you have already taken the class, you also do not qualify.
What is written in your application is private and your personal information will never be shared or sold beyond announcing the name of the recipient. The only way to qualify is to apply each time. No one else will view your application.
The application questions are below. Copy and paste them into a Microsoft Word document (to take the class you must be able to create and read Microsoft Word documents—no exceptions). Attach your application as a Word doc to your e-mail. Please answer each question concisely and completely.
Send your application to: “christina at christinakatz dot com” – this is the only email address for the scholarship. If you do not receive the scholarship, save your application for future scholarships and re-apply. Always add in your most current publication credits, since they are important. Put “WPSS Scholarship Application” in the subject line.
The scholarship recipient will be chosen based on the following criteria: demonstrated effort, need, and enthusiasm. The most important consideration is demonstrated past effort, so please don’t skimp on details of your past writing efforts. Applications accepted from U.S. residents only at this time.
To register for the class as a non-scholarship candidate, please visit the registration page. Space in the class is limited.
Please Note: The Writer Mama Scholarship is only for moms who legitimately cannot afford class tuition for whatever reason. So if you work at home, earn money, receive money, or your spouse or partner earns enough money for you to afford the class, please expect to regular pay price. My classes are kept affordable, specifically so moms can take them!
Here’s the application:
[Copy and paste the following application form into a Word doc, then simply fill it in:]
Name
Address
Phone
Have you read the book, Writer Mama? How about my other books?
How long have you been reading my blog(s)?
What version of Microsoft Word software are you currently using?
Have you applied for The Writer Mama Scholarship before?
Write a short response to each of the following questions:
Please write one short paragraph about why you want to take the class, Writing and Publishing the Short Stuff.
Please list by publication name and date only, any publication credits you’ve accumulated thus far. Briefly list any other experience you think is relevant.
Please briefly state why you are unable to afford the tuition for the class at this time.
[End application.]
Thanks for applying for The Writer Mama Scholarship!