The Blue Mountains Fellowship
This two-week fellowship will be awarded to a writer who is currently living in the Blue Mountains LGA. This fellowship is generously supported by David Hammon, Chair of Varuna’s Board.
Applications will open in March 2025
Dates: The fellowship can be taken between January - August 2026.
Places: Four writers are selected every year as part of the Varuna Residential Fellowships program.
Who should apply: Writers who live in the Blue Mountains LGA.
Fees: Application fees are $70 per application, unless you are a financially current alumni member using your annual fee waiver. If you have a Healthcare card, the application fee is $40. If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can have your application fee waived via the Varuna Equity Fund.
Application fees are used to pay a team of professional assessors to read your work.
FAQ: Please read the FAQ before you apply.
The Blue Mountains Fellowship is part of the Varuna Residential Fellowships.
Each recipient will receive:
A two-week residency at Varuna, with full board and accommodation including a prepared evening meal, uninterrupted time to write in your own private studio, and the companionship of your fellow writers.
A one-hour consultation with a Varuna mentor, Carol Major, Mary Anne Butler or Tegan Bennett-Daylight.
A Gold Pass for the Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival.
For more information about staying at Varuna, visit our Residencies page.
HOW TO APPLY
The Blue Mountains Fellowship is awarded to writer who submits an application for a Varuna Residential Fellowship. There is no separate application process.
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