CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!

There is no fee to apply but you must be a CWA Member 
JOIN HERE.

Chicago Writers Association is offering three full scholarships for Let's Just Write! Chicago Writers Association Conference coming up on June 20, 2026.

TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP follow these requirements:

  • There is no fee to apply BUT THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CWA MEMBERS (membership is $25/year). JOIN HERE
  • Submit an essay telling us how attending the conference will help you with your writing goals.o
  • Attach your essay as a Word document or PDF, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times Roman font, NO MORE THAN 600 WORDS. 
  • DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME OR ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION IN YOUR WORD DOCUMENT, as essays will be judged blind.
  • Email BOTH DOCUMENTS to samantha@chicagowrites.org with the subject line Scholarship Application.

The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2026. Winners will be announced on April 6, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are already registered for the conference you are still eligible to apply for a scholarship. Should you win, we will refund your registration fee.