Miles Morland Foundation Morland Writing Scholarships

📖 About Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarships

The Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarships were established in 2013 by Miles Morland, following his career in investing in Africa through companies like Blakeney Management and DPI (Development Partners International). These scholarships aim to support African writers by providing them with the financial freedom to focus on completing the first draft of a book.

The scholarships are open to anyone writing in English who was born in Africa, or whose parents were both born in Africa.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: July 11, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 19, 2025
• Category: Grants
• Eligible Locations: Africa

💰 Benefits of the Scholarship

• Scholars will receive a grant of £18,000, paid monthly over twelve months.
• Scholars writing non-fiction may receive an additional grant for research, extending the payment period to up to eighteen months.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, candidates must:

1. Submit an excerpt of 2,000–5,000 words from a published work written in English.
   • Clear evidence of publication and sale must be provided.
2. Ensure the submission will be judged purely on literary merit.
   • Academic, scientific, religious, or political works are not eligible.
3. Submit works that align with the purpose of the scholarship, which is to support creative writing.

✍️ Scholarship Requirements

• Scholars must commit to writing during the scholarship year.
• They are required to submit at least 10,000 new words every month via email until the book is completed or the scholarship term ends.
• If the first draft is completed before the year ends, payments will continue while the scholar edits and refines their work.

📤 Application Process

Submission Guidelines

Applicants must provide the following:

• A submission of 2,000–5,000 words as a Word document from a published work that has been offered for sale.
• Proof of publication and proof of sale.
• A description of 400–1,000 words about the new book they intend to write.
• A scan of an official document showing that the applicant, or both of their parents, were born in Africa.
• A brief bio of 200–300 words.

📅 Application Deadline

September 19, 2025

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarships.
• Apply directly via the application form.

This opportunity provides a unique chance for African writers to focus on their craft and bring their stories to life. Don't miss the deadline!

• Scholars will receive a grant of £18,000, paid monthly over the course of twelve months.
• At the discretion of the Foundation, Scholars writing non-fiction, who require additional research time, could receive an additional grant, paid over a period of up to eighteen months.