The Sawiris Foundation for Social Development provides grants to fund scholarships to Egyptian youth to continue their studies in and outside Egypt. The general terms are that all applicants have to be of Egyptian nationality, they have good grades throughout the scholarship years, and they return to Egypt (only for those studying abroad) once their agreed-upon study years are over.
The Foundation offers a set of different scholarships. The applications for each one of these scholarships are as follows:
1. The Sawiris Foundation Scholarship to Germany in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service in Cairo (DAAD) 2. The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program Sponsored by Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) 3. The Ibrahim Shihata Scholarship 4. The LRC Scholarship for a Master Degree in Inclusive and Special Education 5. The LRC Scholarship for a Doctorate Degree in Inclusive and Special Education
Sawiris Cultural Award
The Sawiris Foundation for Social Development also presents awards for excellence to Egyptian authors, screen writers and playwrights with the aim of activating the literary movement in Egypt, encouraging the artistic creativity of its writers and improving the chances of the emergence of new talents. The competition places great emphasis on developing Egyptian new authors and promoting indigenous literature. It is also dedicated to providing a forum for the screenwriters to display their talents in a bid to support the development and growth of the Egyptian film industry. The newly-added category of best playwriting aims to help playwrights to get their work out into the theatre world.
The foundation presents awards of cash and recognition plaques to winners in the categories of novels, collections of short stories, screenplays and playwriting. The competition goes through a lengthy process that starts in mid June and ends in January. The winning submissions are selected by an independent judging committee consisting of well-known writers and literary experts. The winners are announced in a big ceremony held at the Cairo Opera House in January of each year.
The 2010 winners have already been announced and recognized. See the news here. We will post announcements for the 2011 awards when available.
More information about the Sawiris Cultural Award here.
The United Nations has chosen 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent. To celebrate, the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs is holding a writing contest for young writers aged 13-22.
The contest is open to Nova Scotians of all backgrounds, but entries must express a connection to the culture, heritage, and/or experiences of people of African descent. For example, stories and poems could be set in historical or contemporary African Nova Scotian communities, they could focus on a prominent person of African descent, or they could connect in another way. It’s up to you — be creative!
Who can enter?
Any Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who has lived in Nova Scotia since Oct. 1, 2010, and who is between the ages of 13 and 22 as of the contest closting date – July 15, 2011. The contest is split into two age categories: 13-17 and 18-22.
What do I have to do?
Send us your short story, poem(s) or spoken word lyrics by July 15. Stories can be up to 2,500 words long. You can submit up to five poems or spoken word pieces, to a total maximum length of 1,500 words.
What can I win?
In each age group, we’ll be giving out three prizes:
First place - $500 Second place - $250 Third place - $150
Winners also get to have lunch with Lawrence Hill, author of the acclaimed best seller The Book of Negroes. And they’ll be recognized at an awards ceremony during the African Diaspora Heritage Trail conference, being held September 22-24 in Halifax.
How do I enter?
To enter, download an entry form here and fill it out. You can send your entries by email to ansa_newsletter@gov.ns.ca, and please use the phrase “IYPAD Creative Writing Contest” in the subject line.
You can also send entries by mail or drop them off at our office:
Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs 5670 Spring Garden Road, Suite 604 PO Box 2691 Halifax, NS B3J 1H6
Important formatting rules: Electronic entries must submitted as a Microsoft Word or RTF document, while hard-copy entries must be typed in black ink on plain white paper (8 ½” x 11”). Use a decent-sized, easy-to-read font, such as Times New Roman 12-pt. Fiction entries must be double-spaced, while poetry can be single-spaced.
All entries must have a one-inch margin on all sides, with pages numbered in order in the upper right-hand corner. As well, the title of your manuscript must appear on each page, but DO NOT include your name on the actual manuscript – only on your entry form. That way your entry will be anonymous to the judges.
Also, remember that all entries must be signed, including those submitted by email. If you’re under 18 years old, a parent or guardian needs to sign the form too. You can scan and email, send by fax to 902.424.7189 … just make sure you send a signed form.
When is the deadline?
Emailed and hand-delivered entries must arrive by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Mailed entries must be postmarked by July 15. Hard-copy entries will not be returned.
How much does it cost to enter?
We’re glad you asked. The answer is nothing – it’s free!
How does the judging work?
A panel of accomplished Nova Scotian writers, poets and performers will read the entries and select a set of finalists in each age group. These finalists will be sent to our honourary judge, Lawrence Hill, and he’ll choose the winners in each age group. So you could have your work read by one of Canada’s most well-known authors. And you could get to have lunch with him too. (If that sounds kind of intimidating, don’t worry… he’s a really nice guy.)
What important legal details do you need to tell me?
-By entering the contest, you accept that the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) may contact you to request a photo and/or biographical information for use in promotional materials and announcements relating to the contest.
-You also release and forever discharge the Province of Nova Scotia, the Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs, and their officers, employees and representatives, from all liability for any damages, losses or claims arising from participation in the competition or resulting from the conferral, acceptance or use of the award obtained and for the aforementioned disclosures or uses.
Can you summarize in a convenient list of bullet points?
* The contest is open to all Nova Scotians aged 13-22, as of July 15, 2011. * Entries must express a connection to the culture, heritage and/or experiences of people of African descent. * Entries may be short stories (up to 2,500 words) or poems or spoken word lyrics (up to 5 pieces, and a maximum of 1,500 words). * A signed entry form must accompany all entries. * An entrant’s name must not appear on the manuscript. * Entries may be emailed to ansa_newsletter@gov.ns.ca or mailed or hand-delivered to: Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs, 5670 Spring Garden Road Suite 604, PO Box 2691, Halifax NS B3J 1H6. * Contest deadline is 4:30 p.m. on July 15, 2011. Awards will be presented during the African Diaspora Heritage Trail conference, Sept. 22-24, 2011. * You could win cash. And hang out with Lawrence Hill! What more do you need? Get writing!
This list is provided daily and entries are not recycled. We review all writing job/contest announcements and calls for submissions daily and include those offering decent payment to writers.
1. From Knit Today, topic: craft, pays $375 per work
2. From Full House, topic: holiday stories, pays $150 per work
3. From Craigslist, topic: technology and business, pays $120 per work
4. From Craigslist, topic: personal, pays $50 per work
5. From Thriving Family, topic: family, pays $50 per work
6. From BizReef, topic: academic, pays $16.67 per work
7. From Craigslist, topic: products, pays $15 per work
8. From Odesk, topic: beauty, pays $15 per work
9. From ProBlogger, topic: home and garden, pays $15 per work
10. From Problogger, topic: art, painting, pays $10 per work
Note: To make rates comparable, we have converted them to 400-word rate (standard one-page article, double-spaced). Please click on the site link to see actual pay rates.
Free Writing Competition(s):
1. American Heritage Scholarship Series, essay, prize: $10000, deadline: 31 March 2011
2. Creative Loafing's Annual Fiction Contest, short story, prize: $1000, deadline: 31 August 2011
This list is provided daily and entries are not recycled. We review all writing job/contest announcements and calls for submissions daily and include those offering decent payment to writers.
1. From Craigslist, topic: events, pays $200 per work
2. From Craigslist, topic: local information, pays $20 per work
3. From Craigslist, topic: education, pays $19.2 per work
4. From People Hour, topic: clothes and shoes, pays $13.5 per work
5. From Craigslist, topic: marketing collaterals, pays $12 per work
6. From WorkingBase, topic: disability issues, pays $12 per work
7. From Gumtree, topic: general, fashion and interior design, pays $7.5 per work
Note: To make rates comparable, we have converted them to 400-word rate (standard one-page article, double-spaced). Please click on the site link to see actual pay rates.
This list is provided daily and entries are not recycled. We review all writing job/contest announcements and calls for submissions daily and include those offering decent payment to writers. Best of luck.
1. From Day Spring Cards, topic: greeting cards, pays $60 per work
2. From Verona-Cedar Grove Patch, topic: green living, health, mom blog, pays $50 per work
3. From Record Breeze, topic: high school reports, pays $35 per work
4. From Alternative Press, topic: local events, sports, pays $25 per work
5. From eHow, topic: home and garden, pays $20 per work
6. From Craigslist, topic: business, finance, pays $17.6 per work
7. From Elance, topic: women's health, pays $12 per work
8. From In The Know Traveler, topic: travel, pays $8.89 per work
Note: To make rates comparable, we have converted them to 400-word rate (standard one-page article, double-spaced). Please click on the site link to see actual pay rates.
(Note: Alternately, artists/ writers can also apply for The Freeman Foundation Asian Artists’ Fellowship Program and The Ford Foundation Program for Artists from Africa and the Middle East when seeking residency at the Vermont Studio Center. We are waiting for the fellowship application announcements for 2011 and we will post them when available.)
Fellowships
VSC awards a number of fellowships for 4-week residencies throughout the year. In addition to VSC Awards, a variety of special fellowships are also available for full or partial funding as well as specific international fellowships with deadlines on April 1st. To apply for a fellowship, please use our brochure or download an application. To apply for a special fellowship award, applicants should note any additional award name(s) for which they are eligible. View the October 1 Fellowship Winners.
Awards for the February 15 Deadline:
Vermont Studio Center Awards
Sixteen fellowship awards are open to all artists and writers based on merit as represented in the portfolio or manuscript.
The Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers (ALSCW) Fellowship
This Fellowship provides a one-month VSC residency for a writer who is a current member of ALSCW.
Bermant Foundation Fellowships
Two fellowships for visual artists focused on technological kinetic art including sound sculpture, performance and, in general art that incorporates time, movement, motion and change. Preference will be given to work that draws its form, content and materials from current technology.
Civil Society Institute (CSI)
One award for an east coast minority artist with demonstrable financial need; preference will be given to artists from New Haven, Jersey City, and Baltimore. The $25 application fee is waived for eligible CSI applicants. Award includes a $500 travel stipend.
Dedalus Foundation Fellowships
Three fellowships for painters working in the modernist tradition.
Gihon River Collective Fellowship
One award for an outstanding visual artist or writer who is a current resident of the United Kingdom (at least 2 years). Funding for this award was raised by VSC September 2009 Alumni at their London show in 2010.
Harpo Foundation Native American Fellowships
Two fellowship awards open to Native American artists living in the U.S. based on the strength and quality of their work. Includes a $500 travel stipend.
Joan Mitchell Foundation
Ten fellowship awards open to visual artists of outstanding talent and demonstrated financial need are supported by the Joan Mitchell Foundation.
Kay Evans Award
One 2-week merit-based award open to all poets; created in honor of Maine poet Kay Evans by her friends and family.
Pollock-Krasner
In 2011, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation/VSC Fellowship Program for visual artists of outstanding talent will support two to four 4-week residencies for domestic artists.
Wheels for Wheels Award
One fellowship open to an artist or writer who uses a wheelchair and/or has a spinal cord injury.
Helen Zell Residency Fellowship
One fellowship for a University of Michigan MFA candidate in poetry between his/her first or second year.
Zoland Poetry Fellowships
Offered in conjunction with Zoland Poetry, these 2 annual Fellowships are open to writers of original English-language poetry (1) and to translators (1). Poets should submit a manuscript according to guidelines on the Apply page; translators should submit 3 copies of the original poems/translations, along with a description of English-language rights, author bio, and translator CV.
Apply
Residencies at the Vermont Studio Center are offered based on a review of the portfolio or manuscript submitted by each applicant. While application for residency may be submitted at any time, applicants who wish to be considered for a fellowship must submit their application by one of the three annual fellowship deadlines. Fellowship applications are reviewed by a revolving jury of VSC visiting artists and writers and are based on merit as seen by the jury. The Vermont Studio Center welcomes applicants representing the full rage of aesthetic perspectives and cultural backgrounds.
Your application must be received in our office by the application deadline.
Full Fellowship Deadlines
• October 1 • February 15 • June 15
It is best to apply at least six months in advance of your preferred start date, though we will consider applications received as late as 6 weeks in advance of the month(s) for which one is applying. Summer and fall Residencies are our most popular and competitive, the recommended deadline for summer fellowships is October 1.
Download a PDF of the Application.
Email us to request a printed brochure and application.
This list is provided daily and entries are not recycled. We review all writing job/contest announcements and calls for submissions daily and include those offering decent payment to writers. Best of luck.
1. From Workingbase, topic: affiliate marketing, pays $40 per 400-word article
2. From Peopleperhour, topic: general/press releases, pays $20 per 400-word article
3. From Limeexchange, topic: general, pays $9.6 per 400-word article
4. From Craigslist, topic: random, pays $6.67 per 400-word article
5. From Odesk, topic: SEO material, pays $6 per 400-word article
6. From Freelancer, topic: general, pays $5.33 per 400-word article
7. From Elance, topic: about Glee, pays $4 per 400-word article
Note: To make rates comparable, we have converted them to 400-word rate (standard one-page article, double-spaced). Please click on the site link to see actual pay rates.
Free Contest(s):
1. The Bruised Peach Press, poetry - sonnet, prosodym prize: $50, deadline: 1 December 2010
2. The Bruised Peach Press, haiku, prize: $50, deadline: 1 March 2011
