Literary Arts

Oregon Literary Fellowships

Deadline: 
August 4, 2023 - Check back on June 15th for Upcoming Deadline
Cash Prize: 
$3,500
E-mail address: 

Fellowships of $3,500 each are given annually to aid Oregon writers in initiating, developing, or completing literary projects in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. These include one Women Writers Fellowship and one Writer of Color Fellowship. In addition, two Oregon Literary Career Fellowships of $10,000 each are awarded to writers who demonstrate exceptional talent, with one of the two fellowships specifically reserved for a writer of color. Using only the online submission system, submit up to 15 pages of poetry or 25 pages of prose (with an artist’s statement and an impact statement for consideration for the Oregon Literary Career Fellowships) by August 4. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Literary Arts, Oregon Literary Fellowships, 925 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR 97205. (503) 227-2583. Susan Moore, Director of Programs for Writers.