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Writers’ Bursaries |
Assistance to enable published writers of literary work and playwrights, based in Scotland, for a period of concentrated work on their next book or play.
Minimum £3,000 - maximum £15,000 |
26 January 2009 for projects taking place after 3 April 2009 |
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New Writers' Bursaries |
In 2008, responsibility for the Scottish Arts Council's New Writers' Bursaries fund passed from the Literature Department to Scottish Book Trust, as part of its programmes of training and mentoring for writers, the fund will be re-named 'New Writers' Awards'. The Literature Department will continue to be represented in the assessment and decision-making on applications, but all aspects of the administration and application procedures, including dealing with enquires from potential applicants, will be the responsibility of Scottish Book Trust. Please refer to Scottish Book Trust website for further information. |
Contact Scottish Book Trust for information |
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Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship 2009
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The Scottish Arts Council and the National Library of Scotland support the Robert Louis Stevenson fellowship which offers writers the opportunity to spend up to two months in a self catering studio in France. Travel and accommodation are paid for plus a stipend of £1200 per month which is awarded to successful writers for the duration of their stay.
Applicants must be published writers who are based in Scotland. They must be free to spend up to two months between May 1st and 31st October 2009 at Hôtel Chevillon International Arts Centre in Grez-sur-Loing.
Please see the guidelines for more information. |
16 February 2009
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