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The Birch Family Scholarship
The Birch Family Scholarship is available to an applicant on home fees who has applied for a place on the MA Creative Writing (Poetry) course in the School of Literature, Drama, and Creative Writing who identifies as a writer of colour. A scholarship application is required.
Scholarship recipients are required to submit a poem to be featured by the webzine Ink Sweat & Tears and will read at a Writers event during their first year.
To be considered for this scholarship please complete an application form. Applications are now open and the deadline is Friday 1st August 2025.
Type of Course
- Postgraduate Taught
Funding Type
- Tuition Fees
- Maintenance
Total Value
£12,500
Number Available Per Year
1
Course Start Date
- September 2025
Criteria
Criteria
- UK Fees
- Demonstrate genuine financial need
School/Faculty
- Faculty of Humanities
- Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
Courses
Country / Region
- UK
Applicant's Nationality
- United Kingdom
Country of Domicile
- United Kingdom
Further Criteria
Restrictions with other Scholarships
Cannot be in receipt of any other donor-funded scholarships.
Application Process
To be considered for this scholarship please complete an application form. Applications are now open and the deadline is Friday 1st August 2025.
Applicants must hold an offer of study to be considered, further information on donor scholarships can be found here.
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