Read about the impact of Writers Helping Writers need-based scholarships from a few recipients:
"Being the recipient of the Writers Helping Writers scholarship made me feel seen. It was like there was a community of writers who appreciated my work even if they had never met me." –Achiro P. Olwoch, Fiction '26
“No one becomes a writer in a vacuum. At Solstice, we are enriched by a caring community that fosters creativity and enables us to pursue our writing dreams. The Writers Helping Writers Scholarship is one concrete way that this support manifests, allowing students of all backgrounds to flourish.” –Sr. Allison Regina Gliot fsp, Writing for Young People '26
“The Writers Helping Writers scholarship has been tremendously helpful for me in achieving my personal and educational goal of earning an MFA, affordably.” –Marissa Trunfio, Creative Nonfiction '26
"The Writers Helping Writers scholarship is emblematic of the core of Solstice: Writers of varying experience coming together to help fellow writers grow and prosper." –Shane Patrick Dowling, Fiction '26
"The Writer's Helping Writers scholarship is more than a scholarship; it's proof of the strong, compassionate community one can only find at Solstice." –Jessamin McSwain, Fiction '25
“The Writers Helping Writers Scholarship has been instrumental in my attempt to earn my MFA. Beyond the financial aid, which was truly helpful for an adult learner with two children attending their own colleges, the scholarship has provided a motivation to complete the journey. It is my reminder to strive as a student, to improve as an artist, and to earn the scholarship every day.” –Dean Raat, Fiction ‘22
"When I first dreamed of pursuing an MFA, though I had a great passion for writing, I wasn't optimistic about my chances of attaining this dream due to my tight economical position. However, the Writers Helping Writers scholarship I received was one huge piece in the puzzle that made this dream a reality. Sometimes, I still feel like I'm dreaming because the Solstice community and program seem too good to be true! I am immeasurably grateful for this gift." –Hannah Woodcock, Fiction '22
"The Writers Helping Writers is karma that will not go unnoticed. It helps the spirits as much as the budget in the often uphill push that is writing." –Jason Christy, Fiction '22
"Receiving the Writers Helping Writers scholarship with The Solstice MFA was one of the driving forces that helped me commit to Solstice! While the award itself was nice, receiving the award was more about the community that Solstice helps writers foster and how important a strong and supportive community is, especially when entering what can be a stressful time in any writer and student's life." –Sam Cooke, Writing for Young People ‘21