Writers of Kern is pleased to offer one or more student membership scholarships. The scholarship(s) will be awarded to student(s) for one year’s membership in WOK and California Writers Club and may include WOK’s yearly writer’s conference and/or a designated number of monthly programs. Details of the scholarship(s) and requirements are as follows:
Application deadline: June 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026, midnight, online Word or PDF submission.
Submit to Lisa Behrens-Smith or Kathleen M. Kline at wokwritersrow@gmail.com or mail to:
Writers of Kern
P.O. Box 22335
Bakersfield, CA 93390-2335
Subject-Line: Scholarship Application
- Requirements:
- Students must be enrolled in a Kern County University, Community College, High School, or Junior High/Middle School. There is no age restriction and students, including adults of all ages, are encouraged to apply.
- Students must provide proof of residency in Kern County
- Statement of need may be required
- Scholarships include:
- Writers of Kern and California Writers Club student membership
- Eligibility to submit to WOK and CWC writing contests and publications (submission fee may be required)
- Social Media and local news release with student bio (approved by parent/guardian if under 18) and may include attendance at WOK yearly writers conference and/or some monthly program attendance fees.
- Applications must include:
- Student letter of interest
- Instructor/Teacher recommendation
- Including length of acquaintance
- Writing and personal qualities that warrant scholarship
- Unique student needs, if any
- Portfolio of four diverse works, including one each of
- poetry
- non-fiction/memoir,
- fiction
- student choice
- Parental statement of consent to apply (if under 18 years of age)
