FELLOWSHIPS
Varuna offers a range of prestigious programs and fellowships designed to support writers across different genres and at all stages of their writing careers. Fellowships are all competitively awarded and include between one and four weeks’ residency at Varuna, in the Blue Mountains, as well as mentorship and other benefits.
Affirm Press Fellowship
Applications close 10 October 2024.
The Affirm Press Mentorship Award provides a unique opportunity for writers to develop new work through a Varuna residency and editorial feedback.
Henry Handel Richardson Fellowship - Short Story Writings
Applications have now closed.
Offered in partnership with the Henry Handel Richardson Society, this award promotes the life and legacy of Henry Handel Richardson.