Tribute Fund Scholarships for LA and NY Conferences!

IF YOU HAVEN'T JOINED OR RENEWED

YOUR SCBWI MEMBERSHIP THIS YEAR -

NOW IS A GOOD TIME BECAUSE.....

The SCBWI Tribute Fund will sponsor two scholarships (for members only)

to LA and two to New York conferences. in 2011.

The grants will include airfare, transportation,  tuition and housing. 

 Two winners will receive the following per conference:  

Full scholarship for tuition to the conference.  

Full scholarship to the Writer's or Illustrator's Intensive (NYC)

 or a  Manuscript or Portfolio Critique (Los Angeles.)  

Round-trip airfare to conference.  

Hotel accommodation.

Caribbean South Application details:

As Regional Advisor I am seeking two worthy children's book authors 

and / or illustrators 

at any stage of your career who would most benefit, 

but cannot otherwise  afford to attend

(AND be willing to pass on the information and tools learned 

to our regional members  on your return), 

.

1. You must be a current SCBWI member 

(Join or renew now at www.scbwi.org)

2. We will be competing with submissions from other 

Regional and International Regional Advisors 

(from around the world literally)

 so you must be able and willing to travel and 

attend the conference if the award is granted

 (Look online for 2011 conference dates and details  at www.scbwi.org)

3. If you are interested please email me ONLY at 

joanne@caribbeanchildren.com with the subject as:

- TRIBUTE FUND QUERY - if you have a question or 

- TRIBUTE FUND SUBMISSION -  if you are applying to be nominated

4. To offer yourself as a nominee - please write 250 words or less why you feel

 you are the best candidate  and include an updated bio or your work in the field of 

children's books or other relevant information to make your

case. EVEN IF you have not been previously published don't be shy - 

 The SCBWI is very keen to see previously unpublished authors and 

 illustrators get their first contract!

5. DUE date for submission November 15th. 

No phone calls, no snail mails, no late submissions please.

6. My nominees for Caribbean South will be announced December 1, 

via email only to those who  express interest and apply.

7. A successful candidate will be expected on return to share their experience, 

tools and information  online and or in person at an announced seminar 

for other SCBWI members

and will receive a complimentary annual membership for their next renewal.