Kingston WritersFest - Protégé Project Application 2017 - Kingston WritersFest - Festival 2023 from September 27

The Merilyn Simonds Protege Project 2017

Please read the Protégé Project information page before completing this application form. After submitting your form, send your writing sample via email to: info@kingstonwritersfest.ca.
The deadline for applications plus writing samples: Monday, October 2, 2017

Name

Mailing Address with Postal Code

Home Phone Number

School

Grade

1. Tell us briefly about your interest in writing and why you are applying for the Protégé Project mentorship (maximum 150 words).

2. Provide a sample writing submission (maximum 500 words) as a separate Word document. It may be a short story (fiction), poetry, personal essay (including memoir) or literary nonfiction. An original work already completed or a new work is acceptable. Email it to: info@kingstonwritersfest.ca using “Protégé Project Submission” in the subject line.

Title of your submission for identification purposes:

A teacher, counsellor, or supervisory case worker will be asked to provide a short reference for the applicant separately; please give that person the title of your submission.

If selected as a mentee in the Protégé Project, I authorize Kingston WritersFest to feature my work(s), name, and photo on the Kingston WritersFest website, at Kingston WritersFest 2017, and in any related promotional material. I agree that Kingston WritersFest may arrange for one-time unpaid publication of the work in a local media outlet. All of my work(s) remain my property.

The sample writing submission that accompanies this application is an original work and has not been copied or plagiarized in whole or in part.

Student signature:

Typing your name here acts as your electronic signature for this application.

Parent/Guardian signature if applicant is younger than 18.

If registered with Pathways to Education: E-signature or verbal agreement to Lauren Hartwick at Pathways to Education (613-507-7107 ext 2122)

Typing your name here acts as your electronic signature for this application.

Date

Please ensure that your sample writing submission carries the same title as indicated on your application form. The Pathways staff member who prepares the reference should also refer to that title.

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