Sewanee Young Writers' Conference

A two-week summer creative writing conference at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, for high school writers. Students join small workshops in poetry, fiction, playwriting or creative nonfiction. Applicants are in 9th, 10th or 11th grade when they apply and under 18 during the conference, and they live in Humphreys Hall with college-student counselors. Financial aid is available.

Offered by University of the South. Summer Program for high school students in Sewanee, Tennessee, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–11. Deadline: 2027-03-01.

Fields: Writing, Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 11. It takes place in person in Sewanee, Tennessee.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
The deadline is March 1, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Sewanee Young Writers' Conference

When is the Sewanee Young Writers' Conference deadline?

The deadline is March 1, 2027.

Is Sewanee Young Writers' Conference free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Sewanee Young Writers' Conference?

High school students in grades 9 to 11. It takes place in person in Sewanee, Tennessee. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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