Apply for a 2025 Summer Fishtrap Scholarship!

Applications are accepted November 18, 2024 through January 1, 2025 (11:59 pm PST).

 Summer Fishtrap takes place July 7-13, 2025 at Wallowa Lake, Oregon. Scholarships cover the cost registration but do not include travel, food, and lodging for the week. Notifications for the 2025 Scholarship awards will arrive by February 25, 2025. Fishtrap has a number of scholarship opportunities each with their own eligibility requirements. You'll be considered for all scholarships based on your answers to the following questions. 

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Fishtrap prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age. This policy applies to all Fishtrap administration, activities, and events and will be enforced for all employees, contractors, volunteers, and participants.



Age - Fishtrap has a number of scholarship opportunities each with their own eligibility requirements. You'll be considered for all scholarships based on your answer to this question.

What financial circumstances might make it difficult for you to attend Summer Fishtrap?


Upload a one page Application Letter

Tell us about yourself, your interests in creative writing, and HOW a Summer Fishtrap Scholarship can enrich your life as a writer. Please demonstrate WHY a Summer Fishtrap Scholarship will help you attend Summer Fishtrap and why NOT receiving one might make it more difficult or out of reach. The information you provide here is our primary source in determining eligibility and the final selection for these need-based awards.



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