Grant of Rs. 25,000 to Selected Writers
The Rama Mehta Writing Grant was set up in 2021 to nurture the creative talent of women writers. Though the grant is offered to only one writer from every language, the aim is to encourage as many writers as we can and help provide a platform for their creative expression. To this end, we offer workshops by veteran writers from all four languages to our shortlisted candidates. The shortlist and final selection is made by a distinguished jury that follows a rigorous selection process. We believe that true empowerment comes from being making your voice heard, and would like this Grant to help as many women find their voice and creative expression as possible.
Details of the Grant
- Short stories (1,000 - 2,500 words) exploring "As you are, so are we"
- Submissions in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Rajasthani.
- Only unpublished women writers are eligible
What's on offer?
- Mentorship from experienced writers
- Grant of Rs. 25,000 to selected writers in each language
Eligible candidates need to:
Identify as a woman
- Have a connection with Rajasthan by birth or marriage, or education or prolonged stay due to other reasons. or by being born into a family based in Rajasthan
- Not have published a full-length book, a collection of short stories or have a short story published in an anthology by a traditional publishing outlet. This does not include self-publishing, being published in newspapers or journals.
To Remember
- The grant is open for all ages, but those below the age of 18, if shortlisted, must be accompanied by a guardian for the writers workshop
- The decisions of the jury are final and binding
- All shortlisted candidates are notified by mail and their names are announced on this website.
- We do not write to the other candidates but encourage them to apply again the next year.
Official Notification: Visit Here
