NYS Summer Young Writers Institute 2009

Application and Fees

The SYWI is open to NYS high school students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in September, 2009. A completed application, which must be postmarked by April 15, 2009, consists of: one copy of an applicant’s best writing sample—any genre(s) (poetry, fiction, nonfiction, plays)—up to a maximum of 15 pages (typed, double-spaced); a nonrefundable application fee of $30 made payable to Skidmore College; two copies of a completed application form; and, if applicable, a financial aid application and supporting materials. Writing sample will not be returned.

Writers accepted into the Summer Young Writers Institute will be notified by email after May 15, 2009. Click here for a program application

Tuition and fees

Tuition: $ (TBA)

Includes instructional workshops and readings, room and board, and campus activities.

Application Fee: $30 nonrefundable

*Full and partial financial aid awards are available to qualified students. To be considered for aid, a completed financial aid application must accompany the program application and be submitted by April 15, 2009.

Tuition Refund Policy: If you cancel from the program, a refund will only be issued if your space can be filled by another applicant.

Questions may be addressed by calling Christine Merrill in Skidmore’s Office of the Dean of Special Programs at 518-580-5590 or via email at: cmerrill@skidmore.edu.