The VP Bank BVI Emerging Writers’ Fellowship Application Form I. Applicant InformationFull Name(Required) Date of Birth (must be 18+)(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY Citizenship/Residency Status(Required) Citizen Belonger Resident Mailing Address Email(Required) PhoneII. Writing Background1. Have you published before? No (Unpublished writer) Yes, self-published (please give details) please list titles here: Add Remove2. What genre(s) do you primarily write in? Poetry (verse) Prose (fiction / non-fiction / essays) III. Fellowship StatementHow would this opportunity support your development as a writer? Submit this in a separate attachment in no more than 300 words.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 32 MB.IV. Writing SamplePlease attach your original work in 12pt font, Word (.doc) format following the guidelines: Poetry: 8–10 pages in a single document Prose: One story, essay, or chapter (max 5,000 words) Title of submission: ______________________________________FileMax. file size: 32 MB.V. DeclarationConsent I certify that the work submitted is my own original writing and that I meet the eligibility requirements (aged 18+, citizen/belonger/resident of the Virgin Islands).Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Submission Instructions Deadline: 30 September 2025 Fellows will be announced during the 2025 BVI Lit Fest in November.
