Scholarships at the Winter Getaway

We are pleased to announce that six scholarships are being offered for the 2011 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway! They are being funded by the Jan-ai Scholarship Fund, Toni Brown Memorial Scholarship, Murphy Writing Seminars and The Grand Hotel.

We have two different categories of scholarships available, for individuals 31 and over and for those 30 and under.

Don't miss the deadline. Applications are due beginning November 8, 2010.

The Winter Getaway is not your typical writers' conference. Energize your writing with challenging and supportive workshops that focus on starting new material. Advance your craft with feedback from our award-winning faculty including Pulitzer Prize winners. Choose from workshops in short story, novel, YA market, creative nonfiction, memoir, poetry, song writing & more.

Toni Brown Memorial Scholarship (For individuals 31 and over)

One scholarship available for the 2011 Getaway
Deadline: Applications must be received by November 8, 2010

This scholarship will be awarded to a poet or writer who is a first-time Getaway participant and is 31 or over as of January 14, 2011.

First Place (One recipient)
This scholarship covers tuition and a double room package (3 nights accommodation in a shared room, 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches). The recipient will only need to pay for transportation and dinners.
Funded by the Toni Brown Memorial Scholarship

Jan-ai Scholarship (For individuals 30 and under)

Four scholarships available for the 2011 Getaway
Deadline: Applications must be received by December 1, 2010

The scholarships will be awarded to young poets, writers or song writers/musicians who are first-time Getaway participants and residents of NJ, NY or PA between the ages of 18 - 30 as of January 14, 2011.

First Place (One recipient)
This scholarship covers tuition, a quad room package (3 nights accommodation in a shared room, 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches) and some "walking around money." The recipient will only need to pay for transportation and dinners.
Funded by the Jan-ai Scholarship Fund

Second Place (One recipient)
This scholarship covers tuition and a quad room package (3 nights accommodation in a shared room with 3 other individuals, 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches). The recipient will only need to pay for transportation and dinners.
Funded by the Jan-ai Scholarship Fund, The Grand Hotel and Murphy Writing Seminars

Honorable Mentions (Two recipients)
This scholarship covers partial tuition and a quad room package (3 nights accommodation in a shared room with 3 other individuals, 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches). Each recipient will only need to pay $100 toward their tuition to attend, as well as for transportation and dinners.
Funded by The Grand Hotel and Murphy Writing Seminars for each

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Scholarship Application

A panel of judges will review the submissions blindly and make their selections based on a combination of merit and need.

Application Deadline
For individuals 31 and over: Must be received by November 8, 2010
For individuals 30 and under: Must be received by December 1, 2010

Two categories of scholarships. One application form.
Download the application.

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Problem downloading the application? Email us at info@wintergetaway.com.

Applicants will need to list their 1st and 2nd workshop choices. See what we are offering.

Recipients will be announced on this web page by December 10, 2010 (Toni Brown) and December 20, 2010 (Jan-ai).

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About the Funders

Jan-ai Scholarship Fund

The Jan-ai Scholarship Fund commemorates the life and untimely death of young writer, poet, and photographer, Jennifer Cakert (1980 - 2006).

Toni Brown Memorial Scholarship

The Toni Brown Memorial Scholarship celebrates the life of and commemorates untimely death of poet and Winter Getaway Faculty Member Toni Brown. Support for this scholarship is provided by the faculty and staff of the Winter Getaway.

Murphy Writing Seminars

Murphy Writing Seminars, the Winter Getaway's parent company, offers challenging and supportive workshops and resources for poets, writers and teachers.

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel has been the Winter Getaway's home since it began in 1994. Located along the beachfront in Cape May, The Grand is the largest hotel and convention center south of Atlantic City.

2010
Toni Brown Memorial Scholarship
Marylisa W. DeDomenicis, a poet from Northfield, NJ
Jan-ai Scholarship
First Place - Christopher Moore, a poet from Ventnor, NJ
Second Place - Meghan Privitello, a poet from Ventnor, NJ
Honorable Mention - Stephanie Cawley, a poet from Cape May Court House, NJ
Honorable Mention - Donna Huneke, a writer from Lumberton, NJ
Honorable Mention - Amy L. Meng, a poet from Livingston, NJ

2009
Jan-ai Scholarship
First Place - Emma Eisenberg, a writer from New York City

2008
Jan-ai Scholarship
First Place - Rachel Bunting, a poet from Mount Laurel, NJ

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