Amy Lowell Poetry Travelling Scholarship

Amy Lowell, an American poet who died in 1925, established in her will an annual scholarship which supports overseas travel for American-born poets. Outstanding poets are selected to receive funding for one year of travel outside of North America in whatever location that will best improve their poetry. During this period, recipients are not allowed to return to North America and keep their scholarship without committee approval.

Eligibility: Any American-born poet may apply. There is no age, education, or publication requirement.

Deadline: Check back in March 2013 for the 2014-15 application deadline.