THE SHIRLEY HOLDEN HELBERG GRANTS FOR MATURE WOMEN
The NLAPW awards scholarships for $1,000 in each of three categories for Art, Letters and Music to women 35 years and older. Recipients also receive a 2-year honorary associate membership in the League. Current and past Penwomen and members of their immediate families are ineligible.
RULES AND GUIDELINES:
· Entries for scholarships will be accepted until JANUARY 31, 2012.
· On a cover sheet include name, address, city, state, phone number and email.
· Each applicant must provide a one-page letter stating her goals and information about herself that includes the following statement: 'I AM A CITIZEN OF THE U.S. I was born in (city and state) on (date).
· Provide the name, street address, city, state, and telephone number of the college where the scholarship would be paid.
· ENCLOSE A $10 CHECK PAYABLE TO THE NLAPW WITH YOUR SUBMISSIION.
· No email submissions will be accepted.
· On a cover sheet indicate your name, address, city, state and phone number and send by United States mail to the appropriate person below:
LETTERS: Submit an UNPUSLISHED MANUSCRIPT in one of these categories: article, drama, essay, a chapter of a novel, three poems, short story or television script. Entry not to exceed 3,000 words.
Send completed applications in Letters to Ms. DeAnn Lubell, 37 Santo Domingo Dr., Rancho Mirage CA 92270. No e-mail accepted.
ART: Submit three 4"x5" or larger color prints (no slides): oil, watercolor acrylic, mixed media, original works on paper etc. Sculpture: Submit three 4'x6" or larger photos. Photography: three 4" x 6" or larger prints in color or black and white.
Send completed applications in Art to Ms. Jo Anne Durham, 4300 Plantation Dr., Fort Worth, TX. 76116. No e-mail accepted.
MUSIC: Submit 2 Compositions THREE MINUTE PERFORMANCE TIME and a separate FIVE MINUTE PERFORMANCE TIME. CDs allowed only in this category. Send completed applications in music to Dr.M.J. "Sunny" Zank, 202, Montford Av. Ada, Ohio 45810.
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