The Salty Quill Writers Retreat for Women is pleased to offer four scholarships for the Salty Quill Writers Retreat in 2026. Each session offers one scholarship, which includes accommodations, all meals, and boat transportation from Port Clyde, ME to McGee’s Island and back again. All the scholarship recipient needs to do is get herself to Port Clyde, ME.
This year's spring scholarship is partially supported by Lynn Marie Fuller, a multi-talented, kind and giving previous scholarship recipient, whose presence was enjoyed by everyone on the island. Thank you Lynn!
The scholarship award is based primarily on your writing sample, with special attention given to writers with financial need (can't stress this enough). We encourage applications from historically underrepresented and marginalized writers, women over 50, LGBTQIA writers, and BIPOC writers. No recommendations are necessary. We hope to attract writers who would benefit from the kind of uninterrupted time and space achievable at McGee Island, alongside a supportive community of fellow writers, and those who otherwise could not afford to attend.
The deadline for spring scholarship application is March 10, with notification by or before April 23. Scholarship applications are available upon request once the application period is open. If you're on the mailing list, you'll receive notification when scholarship applications are available. Write retreat@thesaltyquill.com to request a scholarship application, or to request a general (paid) application.
Please note: the retreat continues to abide by covid safety protocols, including up-to-date covid vaccinations and testing before and after arrival. Also, due to the remoteness of the location, if you have health concerns, severe allergies or other concerns that may impact your attendance, please contact us before applying to assure that we can accommodate you. If you become ill with anything potentially contagious during the retreat, regrettably, you will be asked to leave.
For a look at our long list of talented Salty Quill Scholarship recipients, please visit Salty Quill Scholarship Recipients. We hope you'll consider joining them.
The Salty Quill Spring Scholarship application period is open.
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