Application & Important Information
Application materials should be emailed, faxed, or postmarked no later than March 1st, 2012.
Two sessions:
June 24 – July 7, 2012 and July 15-28, 2012
Gambier, Ohio
Eligibility
The program is open to motivated and socially mature students between the ages of sixteen and eighteen. Because of the large number of applications, admission is highly selective. It is based primarily on the student’s application essay and a teacher’s recommendation. Note: People with medical problems should notify The Kenyon Review of any conditions prior to the start of the program.
Tuition and financial aid
Young Writers is a two-week residential program. The total cost, including tuition, accommodations, all meals, and activities, is $2,275. Kenyon is committed to socioeconomic diversity, and some financial aid is available for students who demonstrate financial need as part of their application. Various foundations and patrons provide annual scholarship support for participants in need.
Accommodations
Participants live in residential halls of Kenyon College. Boys will stay on one corridor, and girls on another, and most rooms are doubles. Careful supervision is provided by the director, staff, and residential assistants.
Application
Please fill out this application in full. you will be required to submit an essay (info below) with this application. When completed, see the checklist below for instructions on other materials to submit.
No more submissions accepted at this time.Please press the submit button only once, it may take a few moments to process.
For more information, call, email or write:
Kenyon Review Young Writers
Finn House
102 W, Wiggin St.
Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio 43022-9623
Telephone: (740) 427-5207
Fax: (740) 427-5417
youngwriters@kenyonreview.org
Thank you for your application and essay!
A teacher’s letter of recommendation and a high school transcript must be mailed to us by March 1, 2012 to complete your application. If you are applying for need-based financial assistance, please have a parent or guardian complete and mail the scholarship application form by March 1, 2012. We will send email confirmation when your file is complete.
Admissions decisions will be mailed by the end of March. Thanks for your interest in our program!
