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Conference Youth Scholarship Application

Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers offers a limited number of scholarships to help young writers ages 14-20 to attend the Colorado Gold Writers Conference. For the 2023 Colorado Gold Writers Conference, Sept. 8-10, 2023, we have TEN such youth scholarships to award. (Click here for details about general/adult scholarships.) 

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of stated financial need and application essay. You do not need to be an RMFW member to apply, nor do you need to be able to attend all three days to apply. Scholarships will cover the regular conference fee, not including hotel room costs or add-ons. The application period is open June 1-Aug. 1, and winners will be notified by Aug. 15. 

Applicant requirements:

  • Young writers must be aged 14-20 years old and be enrolled in school. 
  • Personal information (name, email, phone number)
  • A 1,000-word essay telling the committee why you like to write and why you wish to attend Colorado Gold. 

Note: Scholarship recipients will be asked to assist with volunteer duties as a way to get more deeply involved in the conference and gain even more benefit from the time spent there. These duties are light and flexible. 

Have questions? Email conference@rmfw.org.

Apply Here

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