2027 Cave Canem Fellowship
Cave Canem Foundation, Inc.
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
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While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Cave Canem Fellowship is a fully funded literary retreat designed to support and develop the work of Black poets through intensive workshops, readings, and professional development. The 2027 retreat takes place June 6-13, 2027 at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, offering participants access to esteemed faculty and an expansive community of peer poets.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Invitation to the 2027 Annual Retreat
- Participation in intensive poetry workshops and readings
- Access to the Fellows & Faculty Fund
- Access to exclusive scholarships for selected writing residencies
- Archival training
- Opportunities to participate in public programming (readings, panels, multidisciplinary collaborations)
- Subscription to bimonthly Cave Canem resource featuring community news and exclusive opportunities
- No application fee
- Free retreat participation
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be at least 21 years old at the time of the 2027 Cave Canem Retreat (June 6-13, 2027)
- 2 Must identify as a Black poet
- 3 Must submit application via Submittable with cover letter and poetry writing sample