The Sonny Mehta Scholarship for Writers
The Sonny Mehta Scholarship for Writers will support a talented writer from the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East or North Africa to enable them to undertake study in our prestigious department of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at UEA.
Candidates who self-identify as Roma in the application form under ethnicity, will also be considered.
Applicants will only be considered if their birthplace, nationality, AND residency all fit into each of the following criteria:
Country of Birth: Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa
Country of Nationality: Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa, Roma
Country of Residency: Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa
Type of Course
- Postgraduate Taught
Funding Type
- Tuition Fees
- Maintenance
Total Value
£28500
Number Available per Year
1
Years Available
- 2023
Criteria
- Self Funded
- Demonstrate genuine financial need
School/Faculty
- Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
Course
MA Creative Writing: Prose, Poetry or Scriptwriting
Country / Region
- International
- Africa
- Asia
- Middle East
Academic Excellence
Demonstrate outstanding creative writing potential.
Applicant’s Nationality
- Any
Country of Domicile
- Any
Further Criteria
International: Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa
Restrictions with other scholarships
Cannot be in receipt of any other awards or scholarships
Related Scholarships
- PG Creative Writing
Application Process
To be considered for this scholarship please complete an application form. Applications are now open and the deadline is 5 May 2023.
Applicants will only be considered if their birthplace, nationality, AND residency all fit into each of the following criteria:
Country of Birth: Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa
Country of Nationality: Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa, Roma
Country of Residency: Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa