The Varuna First Nations Fellowship
This three-week fellowship will be awarded to a First Nations writer who applies for a Varuna Residential Fellowship whose work is of outstanding quality.
Applications will open in March 2025
Dates: The fellowship can be taken between January - August 2026.
Places: One writer is selected every year as part of the Varuna Residential Fellowships program.
Who should apply: First Nations writers working in any genre.
A flagship fellowship as part of the Varuna Residential Fellowships, the recipient will receive:
A three-week residency at Varuna, with full board and accommodation including a prepared evening meal, uninterrupted time to write in your own private studio, and the companionship of your fellow writers.
A one-hour consultation with a Varuna mentor, Carol Major, Mary Anne Butler or Tegan Bennett-Daylight.
A travel subsidy of $350 for writers living more than 300 km away from Varuna.
For more information about staying at Varuna, visit our Residencies page.
HOW TO APPLY
The Varuna First Nations Fellowship is awarded to a writer who applies for a Varuna Residential Fellowship. There is no separate application process.
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