Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$2,000 honorarium + other costs
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- travel expenses
- accommodation
- other
Description
Contemporary literature and AWP have benefited from the efforts of many teachers, writers, editors, and administrators who have done their utmost to help the next generation of writers find their way as artists and as literary professionals. In bestowing the annual George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature, AWP recognizes a few of those individuals.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The award includes a $2,000 honorarium, in addition to travel, accommodations, and registration to attend AWP's annual conference, where the award is publicly announced and conferred.
Eligibility
- Individuals who have made notable donations of care, time, labor, and money to support writers and their literary accomplishments.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
None
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
22 Nov 2025
Letters of nomination will be accepted this year between October 1 and November 22, and should be submitted through AWP’s online submission portal.
To nominate a candidate for the George Garrett Award, please consult their award guidelines.