Applications now open for

The Donald E. Waterfall Scholarship Fund!

Eligibility

• Open worldwide to poets 18+ writing primarily in English

Scholarship Prize Details

• Duration: October 1, 2025 to October 1, 2026

• Prize: Financial support (all funds from paid subscriptions and donations, minus judge honorariums up collected until September 1, 2025) + 1-year mentorship with me (Cara Waterfall)

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: June 1st, 2025 (midnight UTC)

Application Requirements

• Literary CV (1-2 pages)

  • Include your bio and publication history

  • Academic, professional, and other relevant experience

• Cover Letter (1-1.5 pages)

  • Describe your poetry journey

  • Share who has supported your creative development

  • Explain how this scholarship would impact your work

• Poetry Sample

  • 3 original poems

  • Maximum 10 pages total

How to Apply

Submit your application through our Google Form, now live!