How much funding does MVJ Scholarship for Bitchin' Writers Course provide?

MVJ Scholarship for Bitchin' Writers Course provides $700 scholarship (reduces $900 course cost to $200) in funding.

When is the deadline for MVJ Scholarship for Bitchin' Writers Course?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is MVJ Scholarship for Bitchin' Writers Course offered?

MVJ Scholarship for Bitchin' Writers Course is described as a one-time opportunity.

MVJ Scholarship for Bitchin' Writers Course

Military Veterans in Journalism Inc

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Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Military veterans
Must be a member of Military Veterans in Journalism
Be a military veteran
Be a member of Military Veterans in Journalism

Overview

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

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

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

Requirements:

Be a military veteran
Be a member of Military Veterans in Journalism

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What Military Veterans in Journalism Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Military Veterans in Journalism Inc reported $100 in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2021: 1
Total given: $25
Median grant: $25