Scholarship Application Scholarship Application FormFirst name *Last name *Email *City and state, if USA / If outside US, indicate state and country *Website, blog or writing portfolio Twitter Instagram How are you connected with Black Writers Collective? Connected on TwitterFollow on InstagramSubscribe to our newsletterAttended one of our eventsTell us about yourself *This can be a bio written in third person or a first-person narrative.Why do you want to join BWC? *Your response should not focus solely on what you would get out of it but how you can contribute to the community, such as by initiating thought-provoking discussions, asking engaging questions, sharing meaningful information, supporting fellow writers and in what ways, etc. Share examples from your background that you feel make you a valued member of any community. Indicate how being a member of BWC would benefit you as a result of your involvement.Name three things you like the most about our organization. *What are you passionate about? *Which of our programs would you like to participate in? You will be welcome to get involved as a participant or as a community leader. For the latter, training is always provided where needed.Refiners—critiques, beta readsWIPs—works in progressThe Novelists Spot—novel critiquesThe Dash—writing sprints and daily writing promptsKidders—children's book writersMeet-ups—writers support group meetingsBlackwriters-A—call for submissions and job opportunitiesCO-HOST-Blackwriters-A—share call for submissions and job opportunitiesCO-HOST-Meet-ups—writers support group meetingsCO-HOST-The Dash—daily writing sprints and writing promptsCO-HOST-Community Leader—sharing posts for member engagementCO-HOST-Community Leader—sharing events and opportunitiesProse Writing Sample *Please share up to ten pages of a sample of your writing in the form of fiction, creative nonfiction, screenplay, or play in PDF format. Poetry is not accepted for this application.Complete this iconic quote with the right word. *"Ain’t nobody coming to see you, _______."JamesThomasCleonOtisMichaelComplete this quote with the right word. *“But what of Black women?…I most sincerely doubt if any other race of women could have brought its _________ up through so devilish a fire.”faithchildrenfinenessstatusmen VerificationPlease enter any two digits *Example: 12This box is for spam protection - <strong>please leave it blank</strong>: