Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- Miles Morland Foundation
- Deadline
- 9/22/2026
In short
The Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarship 2026 offers up to £18,000 to African-born writers or those with both parents born in Africa, to enable them to complete the first draft of a book.
Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarship 2026
By Miles Morland Foundation
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 9/22/202652 days left
£18,000
Scholarship Grant
African-born writers
Target Participants
12-18 months
Scholarship Duration
First draft of a book
Expected Outcome
Overview
The Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarship 2026 provides financial support to writers, particularly those who have not yet become established, enabling them to dedicate time to their craft without the immediate pressure of earning a living. The primary goal of the scholarship is to allow recipients to produce the first draft of a complete book. This initiative addresses the challenges writers often face in balancing creative pursuits with financial stability. The scholarship is administered by the Miles Morland Foundation (MMF), a UK registered charity established in 2013 by Miles Morland. The MMF supports various interests, reflecting its founder's background in investing in Africa through companies like Blakeney Management and DPI (Development Partners International). The program targets individuals writing in the English language who have a direct connection to Africa by birth, either personally or through both parents. Successful applicants will receive a significant grant distributed over a period, providing a crucial opportunity to focus on their literary projects.
What to build
Produce the first draft of a completed book.
Prizes
Scholar
Paid monthly over the course of twelve months. Scholars writing non-fiction who require additional research time could receive an additional grant, paid over a period of up to eighteen months.
£18,000
Key dates
- Application DeadlineSeptember 22, 2026
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to anyone writing in the English language who was born in Africa, or both of whose parents were born in Africa. There are no age restrictions for applicants.
How to enter
- Prepare your submission materials as specified in the requirements section.
- Complete the online application form on the Miles Morland Foundation website.
Submission requirements
- A submission of between 2,000 to 5,000 words as a Word document of work that has been published and offered for sale.
- Proof of publication and proof of sale.
- A scan of an official document showing that you, or both of your parents, were born in Africa.
- A description of between 400 – 1,000 words about the new book you intend to write.
- A brief bio of between 200 – 300 words.
- Information on how you heard about the Morland Writing Scholarships.
Sponsors & partners
Miles Morland Foundation