2021 Writers Helping Writers Fundraising Campaign

Friends, colleagues, and so many others, in a time when many still face uncertainty, one constant remains: community among writers and those who support their work. As more artists seek an advanced writing degree, the Solstice MFA Program continues its commitment to hold space for underserved voices through its need-based Writers Helping Writers Scholarships.

 

For more than 15 years, the program has nurtured the diverse voices of America. Each semester, we offer ten $500 need-based scholarships to students in the program. With your help, Solstice can continue to support writers who have the dedication and readiness for a graduate-level writing program and can thrive with this assistance.

 

Our 2021 Writers Helping Writers scholarship fundraising campaign kicks off as Solstice looks forward to a future at its new home. As we celebrate all that awaits us on the horizon, we also rejoice in our ability to make Solstice a home for all writers who seek it. Donate today to join us in or reaffirm your commitment to this mission.

 

As noted by poetry student Chris L. Butler, any amount you can contribute helps support the next chapter of someone’s journey to be the best writer they can be.

 

"I am grateful for the generosity of the donors of the Writers Helping Writers scholarship. With your support, pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing has been much more attainable. I hope to pay it forward someday for future writers in the program."

 

 

Where do the donations go?

All tax-deductible donations raised during the campaign directly contribute to the scholarships. Donate $10, $25, $50, or more to help us achieve our goal.

 

How else can you help?

The writing community is composed of not only writers, but also the friends who cheer us on at readings, the spouses who give us some quiet space to write, the readers who enjoy our work, and others. When you donate to the Writers Helping Writers campaign, you support working writers as they sustain their careers and the creative cultures in their home communities.

 

In addition to donations, you can contribute by sharing our campaign on social media, spreading the word to friends and family, and notifying members in your local writing community who might be interested in supporting our initiative.

 

Solstice is an institution that believes in the power of writing and writers to build a better world through our words and social action. This change starts when we help each other.