Joyce Nield Scholarship

The Manchester Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University is pleased to welcome applications for the Joyce Nield Scholarship for students joining the programme in September 2022 or January 2023. The scholarship will assist a student from a non-UK Commonwealth country with the cost of an MFA or MA in Creative Writing.

Eligibility for the Joyce Nield Scholarship :

• The applicants of the Joyce Nield Scholarship must be citizens of a non-UK Commonwealth country.
• A personal statement should be submitted indicating why they would like to be considered for the scholarship.
• The candidates applying for Joyce Nield Scholarship are also expected to demonstrate his/her eligibility, excellence, commitment, and potential.
• The successful applicant will be expected to act as a “Masters Scholar”. He/She should make a modest and important, contribution to the learning community of the Manchester Writing School. 
• Applicants must submit their application to the MFA or MA Creative Writing programme before 31st August 2022 (for September 2022 entry) or 30th November 2022 (for January 2023 entry)
• This scholarship is not transferable.

Value of the Joyce Nield Scholarship :

Joyce Nield Scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fees.