Kathleen Whittaker Writing Fellowship
The Kathleen Whittaker Writing Fellowship provides an 18-day fully funded Ragdale residency and stipend to support an outstanding writer working on a new work of fiction or nonfiction.
Funder: Ragdale
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027: Residency and fellowship application submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: 18-day fee-waived residency plus a stipend (typically $1,000+); one fellowship awarded annually.
Summary: Supports an outstanding writer working on a new work of fiction or nonfiction with a fully funded Ragdale residency and stipend.
Key Information: Application is through the standard Ragdale residency portal; all applicants for fellowships are also considered for standard residencies.
Description
The Kathleen Whittaker Writing Fellowship, offered by Ragdale, supports an outstanding writer creating a new work of fiction or nonfiction. The fellowship honors Kathleen Whittaker’s legacy as a passionate reader and advocate for literature’s power to deepen understanding of history and human nature. The recipient receives an 18-day fee-waived residency at Ragdale, a stipend, live/work accommodations, communal dinners, and the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic community of artists. The program is designed to provide uninterrupted time and space for literary creation and reflection.
