The fellowship awards five $27,000 prizes annually to young US poets aged 21 to 31. It supports poets demonstrating a clear commitment to poetry, especially those without substantial institutional support. Applicants submit 10 pages of poetry and answer questions about their creative practices. Alternative application formats are available upon request.
Applicants must be US citizens or residents aged 21 to 31 in 2027. They should demonstrate a clear commitment to poetry and preferably have limited prior institutional support.
