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.
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.
UPCOMING COURSES, FELLOWSHIPS AND EVENTS
