FELLOWSHIPS FOR YOUNG POETS: News from the Poetry Foundation
Intercepted e-mail from the Poetry Foundation about fellowships for young poets:
2008 Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowships
Five Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowships in the amount of $15,000 will be awarded to young poets through a national competition sponsored by the Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry. Established in 1989 by the Indianapolis philanthropist Ruth Lilly, the fellowships are intended to encourage the further study and writing of poetry. Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the age of twenty-one and thirty-one as of March 31, 2008.
Applicants should submit:
Completed application form
Ten pages of poems, double spaced
One paragraph explaining how the fellowship would aid the applicant’s work
A publication list (optional)
Do not include any additional material at this time (cv, cover letter, references, etc.). If you wish to be notified of receipt of your application, include a self-addressed, stamped postcard. Application materials will not be returned. Applications must be postmarked during the month of March 2008. Electronic submissions will not be considered. Finalists will be announced on August 1, 2008, at poetryfoundation.org. Winners will be announced by September 1, 2008.
DOWNLOAD 2008 RUTH LILLY FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION FORM HERE http://www.poetryfoundation.org/programs/prizes_fellowship.html
About the Poetry Foundation
The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine and one of the largest literary organizations in the world, exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible audience. The Poetry Foundation seeks to be a leader in shaping a receptive climate for poetry by developing new audiences, creating new avenues for delivery, and encouraging new kinds of poetry through innovative literary prizes and programs.
For more information, please visit www.poetryfoundation.org.
