Who can apply to Literary Journalism: Memoir 2026?

Open to experienced professionals (mid-career, established) active in creative non-fiction and/or journalism, including print or electronic media, based anywhere in the world. Applicants should be non-fiction writers, journalists, freelance critics or curators, artists, and academics who can write for a lay audience with passion, vigor, and charm, and have a portfolio to prove it. The program is run in English and only accepts projects written in English.

What does Literary Journalism: Memoir 2026 offer?

Scholarships available covering 100% of tuition and 50% of meal plan and accommodation costs (Banff Centre Arts Scholarship), or 100% of tuition, meal plan, and accommodation costs for Canadian Indigenous applicants. Food stipend provided, single room, small private studio.

Is there an application fee?

Application fee: $65 CAD for individuals, $35 CAD for Indigenous applicants.

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Residency

Literary Journalism: Memoir 2026

Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | Literary Arts

Deadline: Jun 3
Award: Scholarships available covering 100% of tuition and 50% of meal plan and accommodation costs (Banff Centre Arts Scholarship), or 100% of tuition, meal plan, and accommodation costs for Canadian Indigenous applicants. Food stipend provided, single room, small private studio.
Entry fee: $65 CAD for individuals, $35 CAD for Indigenous applicants
Eligibility: Open to experienced professionals (mid-career, established) active in creative non-fiction and/or journalism, including print or electronic media, based anywhere in the world. Applicants should be non-fiction writers, journalists, freelance critics or curators, artists, and academics who can write for a lay audience with passion, vigor, and charm, and have a portfolio to prove it. The program is run in English and only accepts projects written in English.

Discipline

Writing

About

This two-week self-directed residency at the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity focuses on literary journalism and memoir writing. The program encourages the exploration of new ideas in memoir, aiming to inspire and assist writers in completing creative non-fiction pieces. Participants will have access to teaching from faculty members and guest professionals, opportunities for one-on-one mentoring, and Q&A sessions. The residency provides a single room, a small private studio, and a food stipend. Scholarships are available, covering tuition and a portion of meal and accommodation costs, with full scholarships for Canadian Indigenous applicants. The program is open to experienced mid-career and established professionals in non-fiction writing and journalism worldwide, with all projects required to be in English.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Literary Journalism: Memoir 2026?: Open to experienced professionals (mid-career, established) active in creative non-fiction and/or journalism, including print or electronic media, based anywhere in the world. Applicants should be non-fiction writers, journalists, freelance critics or curators, artists, and academics who can write for a lay audience with passion, vigor, and charm, and have a portfolio to prove it. The program is run in English and only accepts projects written in English.
What does Literary Journalism: Memoir 2026 offer?: Scholarships available covering 100% of tuition and 50% of meal plan and accommodation costs (Banff Centre Arts Scholarship), or 100% of tuition, meal plan, and accommodation costs for Canadian Indigenous applicants. Food stipend provided, single room, small private studio.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 3 June 2026.
Is there an application fee?: Application fee: $65 CAD for individuals, $35 CAD for Indigenous applicants.

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