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James W. Foley Memorial Prize

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The prize honors the life and writing of MFA /fiction graduate James Wright Foley. The prize is designed to support the work of writers who express a political awareness and sensitivity in their prose, and whose concerns extend beyond the limits of their particular circumstances and language. All MFA students are eligible; however, recipients may only receive the prize once.

Award $1,339.73

Deadline 3 March 2027

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Who it is for, in the provider's words

Which collegeJames W. Foley Memorial Prize - University of Massachusetts Amherst Scholarships
Who can applyThe prize honors the life and writing of MFA /fiction graduate James Wright Foley. The prize is designed to support the work of writers who express a political awareness and sensitivity in their prose, and whose concerns extend beyond the limits of their particular circumstances and language. All MFA students are eligible; however, recipients may only receive the prize once. Applicants will submit a 15 to 25-page prose-writing sample.

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Official source: https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26450
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Deadline: 3 March 2027
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Name: James W. Foley Memorial PrizeRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26450
Provider: University of Massachusetts Amherst ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26450
What it provides: The prize honors the life and writing of MFA /fiction graduate James Wright Foley. The prize is designed to support the work of writers who express a political awareness and sensitivity in their prose, and whose concerns extend beyond the limits of their particular circumstances and language. All MFA students are eligible; however, recipients may only receive the prize once. Applicants will submit a 15 to 25-page prose-writing sample.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26450
Amount: Award $1,339.73Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26450
Deadline: Deadline 03/03/2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26450
Which college: James W. Foley Memorial Prize - University of Massachusetts Amherst ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26450
Who can apply: The prize honors the life and writing of MFA /fiction graduate James Wright Foley. The prize is designed to support the work of writers who express a political awareness and sensitivity in their prose, and whose concerns extend beyond the limits of their particular circumstances and language. All MFA students are eligible; however, recipients may only receive the prize once. Applicants will submit a 15 to 25-page prose-writing sample.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26450

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