Summer Fishtrap Youth Scholarships

Youth workshops will be offered in person at Joseph Charter School, and online via Zoom.

In-person workshops will be hosted at Joseph Charter School in the mornings during the week of Summer Fishtrap, July 12-18. This option is available only for Wallowa County residents and fully vaccinated students living elsewhere. Students will follow the same public health protocols put out by the school.

The opportunity to participate in a Summer Fishtrap Youth Workshop virtually is available to youth who live outside Wallowa County. The virtual workshops will take place online in the afternoons during the week of Summer Fishtrap, July 12-18. *Local Wallowa County youth who would prefer to participate virtually may choose this option instead of meeting in person.

About our youth scholarships:

We value the place writing can hold in a person’s life, and recognize that various circumstances can prevent a writer from being able to participate in the many transformative opportunities offered at Summer Fishtrap. That’s why, in partnership with generous individual donations and foundations, we are committed to offering scholarships to help offset some of the costs in attending the annual weeklong gathering.

Who can apply?

Fishtrap offers several specific scholarship opportunities for young writers ages 10-18 who have not yet graduated from high school. Applicants will be considered based on financial need, age, and a personal letter describing how Summer Fishtrap can enrich your writing.

Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2021.

How to Apply for a Summer Fishtrap Youth Scholarship

Entering Grades 5-8: Please send a brief letter stating your desire to attend Summer Fishtrap, and why you look forward to attending Whitney Chandler’s “Returning to Our Senses.”
Entering Grades 9-12: Please send a brief letter stating your desire to attend Summer Fishtrap, and why you look forward to attending MOsley WOtta’s “How to Not Run Away Screaming.” Also, please include a 3-5 page writing sample.

All application letters must include the youth applicant name, parent or guardian name, email, and phone contact information.

To apply by email: Send to emily@fishtrap.org; Subject line: Youth Scholarship Application

To apply by mail: Send to Fishtrap, PO Box 38, Enterprise, OR 97828

Questions? Email emily@fishtrap.org, or call 541-426-3623

A Note on COVID-19:

Summer Fishtrap Youth Workshops will be available in person to Wallowa County resident students only. Non-residents will be able to take the workshops virtually. Locals may choose the virtual experience if they prefer. Please contact us with any questions.

Get involved. Support Writers through Scholarships.

Help us grow and maintain a rich, dynamic community of talented writers by becoming a part of this important program. You can start by making a donation to support our scholarship fund here. If you would like to help fund one of our Fishtrap Fellows, please contact us.