Funding Amount

$700 scholarship (reduces $900 course cost to $200)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MVJ Scholarship for Bitchin' Writers Course

Course Provider: Bitchin' Writers (Abby Lee Hood, instructor)

Award Amount: $700 scholarship per recipient (2 scholarships available)

Normal Course Cost: $900 per person

Reduced Cost with Scholarship: $200 per person

Program Duration: 3 months with monthly focus areas

Focus Areas:

  • How to pitch stories

  • Sustaining a career as a freelance journalist

  • Content delivery via video, 1-on-1 calls, and group calls

  • Freelance writing fundamentals
  • Course Content by Month:

  • Month 1: Establish & learn the basics

  • Month 2: Scale & grow

  • Month 3: Promote yourself & diversify income
  • Eligibility:

  • Military veterans

  • Must be a member of Military Veterans in Journalism
  • Overview:
    Informal online class designed to teach military veterans how to pitch stories and sustain careers as freelance journalists. Includes video content, 1-on-1 calls, group calls, Facebook group networking, homework, and action steps. Two $700 scholarships available.

    Contact:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: mvj.network
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Fill out the application form provided on the MVJ website
    2. Scholarship selection based on application review

    Requirements:

  • Be a military veteran

  • Be a member of Military Veterans in Journalism
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veteransjournalismcreative-writing

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