Bread Loaf Writers' Conference

General contributor applicants are writers whose work shows promise and potential. Publication is not a requirement, and while some have a writing degree, such as an MFA, many do not. The quality of the unpublished manuscript is of paramount importance to the admissions board. Along with the online application, general contributor applicants submit a manuscript of unpublished work in the genre in which they are applying.

General contributor applicants are writers whose work shows promise and potential. Publication is not a requirement, and while some have a writing degree, such as an MFA, many do not. The quality of the unpublished manuscript is of paramount importance to the admissions board. Along with the online application, general contributor applicants submit a manuscript of unpublished work in the genre in which they are applying.

General contributor applicants are writers whose work shows promise and potential. Publication is not a requirement, and while some have a writing degree, such as an MFA, many do not. The quality of the unpublished manuscript is of paramount importance to the admissions board. Along with the online application, general contributor applicants submit a manuscript of unpublished work in the genre in which they are applying.

Auditors attend the Conference without a manuscript. Auditors are assigned to a workshop and, with the exception of manuscript critiques, they participate in all aspects of the Conference.

Auditors attend the Conference without a manuscript. Auditors are assigned to a workshop and, with the exception of manuscript critiques, they participate in all aspects of the Conference.

Auditors attend the Conference without a manuscript. Auditors are assigned to a workshop and, with the exception of manuscript critiques, they participate in all aspects of the Conference.

Fellowships are awarded to applicants who have published their first or second book in English within the last four years in the genre in which they are applying.  At Bread Loaf, fellows are assigned to a workshop where they generally are asked to assist the faculty member. Fellows give a public reading from their own work and are invited to submit a proposal for a one-hour class on some aspect of the craft of writing. (Proposals for craft classes are solicited after the fellowships are awarded.)

Fellowships are awarded to applicants who have published their first or second book in English within the last four years in the genre in which they are applying.  At Bread Loaf, fellows are assigned to a workshop where they generally are asked to assist the faculty member. Fellows give a public reading from their own work and are invited to submit a proposal for a one-hour class on some aspect of the craft of writing. (Proposals for craft classes are solicited after the fellowships are awarded.)

Fellowships are awarded to applicants who have published their first or second book in English within the last four years in the genre in which they are applying.  At Bread Loaf, fellows are assigned to a workshop where they generally are asked to assist the faculty member. Fellows give a public reading from their own work and are invited to submit a proposal for a one-hour class on some aspect of the craft of writing. (Proposals for craft classes are solicited after the fellowships are awarded.)

Tuition scholarships are awarded to writers who are actively publishing original work in distinguished magazines and literary periodicals, such as the Atlantic, Callaloo, Kenyon Review, New England Review, Poetry, and Threepenny Review, or who have received recognition such as the "Discovery" Poetry Contest or a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. Tuition scholars should not have published a book in the genre in which they are applying.

Tuition scholarships are awarded to writers who are actively publishing original work in distinguished magazines and literary periodicals, such as the Atlantic, Callaloo, Kenyon Review, New England Review, Poetry, and Threepenny Review, or who have received recognition such as the "Discovery" Poetry Contest or a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. Tuition scholars should not have published a book in the genre in which they are applying.

Tuition scholarships are awarded to writers who are actively publishing original work in distinguished magazines and literary periodicals, such as the Atlantic, Callaloo, Kenyon Review, New England Review, Poetry, and Threepenny Review, or who have received recognition such as the "Discovery" Poetry Contest or a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. Tuition scholars should not have published a book in the genre in which they are applying.

The Bread Loaf-Rona Jaffe Foundation Scholarships are awarded to women whose writing shows exceptional promise.

While literary merit is the main consideration, the Bread Loaf-Rona Jaffe Foundation Scholarships are especially intended to support women who also meet one or more of the following criteria: a first-time Bread Loaf participant; an applicant with a nontraditional literary background, who is working outside of academia with or without a writing degree; or an individual who is in particular need of financial and creative support. Candidates must be permanent residents of the United States, and writers who have published a book (a standard trade edition of their work) are not eligible for these scholarships.

The Bread Loaf-Rona Jaffe Foundation Scholarships are awarded to women whose writing shows exceptional promise.

While literary merit is the main consideration, the Bread Loaf-Rona Jaffe Foundation Scholarships are especially intended to support women who also meet one or more of the following criteria: a first-time Bread Loaf participant; an applicant with a nontraditional literary background, who is working outside of academia with or without a writing degree; or an individual who is in particular need of financial and creative support. Candidates must be permanent residents of the United States, and writers who have published a book (a standard trade edition of their work) are not eligible for these scholarships.

The Bread Loaf-Rona Jaffe Foundation Scholarships are awarded to women whose writing shows exceptional promise.

While literary merit is the main consideration, the Bread Loaf-Rona Jaffe Foundation Scholarships are especially intended to support women who also meet one or more of the following criteria: a first-time Bread Loaf participant; an applicant with a nontraditional literary background, who is working outside of academia with or without a writing degree; or an individual who is in particular need of financial and creative support. Candidates must be permanent residents of the United States, and writers who have published a book (a standard trade edition of their work) are not eligible for these scholarships.

Work-study scholarships are awarded to applicants whose writing shows exceptional promise. The scholarships are open to anyone who writes in English; however, if you are an international student studying in the United States,  please contact Middlebury College’s International Student & Scholar Services office (isss@middlebury.edu) in order to verify your eligibility before submitting an application to the Conference.

At Bread Loaf, while taking part in the Conference, recipients work as waiters in the dining room and receive payment for their part-time duties. Food preparation is not involved, and previous waiter experience is not required. Nevertheless the work is physically quite demanding, and it requires that candidates be in very good physical condition. Scholarship recipients who have physical disabilities which preclude them from working as waiters will be assigned to alternative work positions.

Work-study scholarships cover approximately $2,300. The balance in Conference fees will be mostly offset by the recipient's salary.

Work-study scholarships are awarded to applicants whose writing shows exceptional promise. The scholarships are open to anyone who writes in English; however, if you are an international student studying in the United States,  please contact Middlebury College’s International Student & Scholar Services office (isss@middlebury.edu) in order to verify your eligibility before submitting an application to the Conference.

At Bread Loaf, while taking part in the Conference, recipients work as waiters in the dining room and receive payment for their part-time duties. Food preparation is not involved, and previous waiter experience is not required. Nevertheless the work is physically quite demanding, and it requires that candidates be in very good physical condition. Scholarship recipients who have physical disabilities which preclude them from working as waiters will be assigned to alternative work positions.

Work-study scholarships cover approximately $2,300. The balance in Conference fees will be mostly offset by the recipient's salary.

Work-study scholarships are awarded to applicants whose writing shows exceptional promise. The scholarships are open to anyone who writes in English; however, if you are an international student studying in the United States,  please contact Middlebury College’s International Student & Scholar Services office (isss@middlebury.edu) in order to verify your eligibility before submitting an application to the Conference.

At Bread Loaf, while taking part in the Conference, recipients work as waiters in the dining room and receive payment for their part-time duties. Food preparation is not involved, and previous waiter experience is not required. Nevertheless the work is physically quite demanding, and it requires that candidates be in very good physical condition. Scholarship recipients who have physical disabilities which preclude them from working as waiters will be assigned to alternative work positions.

Work-study scholarships cover approximately $2,300. The balance in Conference fees will be mostly offset by the recipient's salary.

Returning contributor awards are given to a Bread Loaf Writers' Conference general contributor who wishes to return to Bread Loaf in a consecutive year. General contributors are participants who have previously attended Bread Loaf without the support of conference financial aid. Those who attended the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference in August as general contributors in 2014 are eligible to apply for the awards in 2015.

Award applicants are considered for both the Carol Houck Smith Contributor Award, which covers tuition, room, and board at the conference ($3,050) and the Donald Everett Axinn Contributor Awards, which support tuition at the conference ($2,005).

Returning contributor awards are given to a Bread Loaf Writers' Conference general contributor who wishes to return to Bread Loaf in a consecutive year. General contributors are participants who have previously attended Bread Loaf without the support of conference financial aid. Those who attended the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference in August as general contributors in 2014 are eligible to apply for the awards in 2015.

Award applicants are considered for both the Carol Houck Smith Contributor Award, which covers tuition, room, and board at the conference ($3,050) and the Donald Everett Axinn Contributor Awards, which support tuition at the conference ($2,005).

Returning contributor awards are given to a Bread Loaf Writers' Conference general contributor who wishes to return to Bread Loaf in a consecutive year. General contributors are participants who have previously attended Bread Loaf without the support of conference financial aid. Those who attended the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference in August as general contributors in 2014 are eligible to apply for the awards in 2015.

Award applicants are considered for both the Carol Houck Smith Contributor Award, which covers tuition, room, and board at the conference ($3,050) and the Donald Everett Axinn Contributor Awards, which support tuition at the conference ($2,005).

These scholarships are available to current undergraduate students of Middlebury College. The scholarships are awarded based on the quality of work submitted.

Middlebury College student scholarships cover tuition, room, and board at the Conference ($3,050). 

For this particular scholarship, we also require a completed recommendation form. You will find a link to the form on the Conference Admissions page.  You will need to ask a Middlebury College creative writing instructor to complete the form and send it in.

There is no application fee for the Middlebury College Student Scholarship.

These scholarships are available to current undergraduate students of Middlebury College. The scholarships are awarded based on the quality of work submitted.

Middlebury College student scholarships cover tuition, room, and board at the Conference ($3,050). 

For this particular scholarship, we also require a completed recommendation form. You will find a link to the form on the Conference Admissions page.  You will need to ask a Middlebury College creative writing instructor to complete the form and send it in.

There is no application fee for the Middlebury College Student Scholarship.

These scholarships are available to current undergraduate students of Middlebury College. The scholarships are awarded based on the quality of work submitted.

Middlebury College student scholarships cover tuition, room, and board at the Conference ($3,050). 

For this particular scholarship, we also require a completed recommendation form. You will find a link to the form on the Conference Admissions page.  You will need to ask a Middlebury College creative writing instructor to complete the form and send it in.

There is no application fee for the Middlebury College Student Scholarship.