The Miles Morland Foundation has announced the Miles Morland Writing Scholarship Shortlist for 2024.

Every year, the Miles Morland Foundation calls for submissions for the Miles Morland Writing Scholarship to award writers with a grant of £18,000, paid monthly over twelve months. The aim is to allow each scholar the time to produce the first draft of a completed book. The scholarships are always open to anyone writing in English born in Africa or whose parents were born in Africa. Previous award recipients include Rafeeat Aliyu, Mubanga Kalimamukwento, Kiprop Kimutai, and Remy Ngamije.

According to the Foundation, 500 entries were received from published writers across Africa. The shortlist of 20 was selected using the combined scores of experienced readers, many of whom are agents, editors, and writers. Among the shortlisted countries, South African writers top the list with eight, followed by Kenya and Nigeria with four each. 

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The Miles Morland Writing Scholarship Shorlist for 2024 are:

1. Carey Baraka, Kenya
2. Kobby Ben Ben, Ghana
3. Fayssal Bensalah, Algeria
4. Barbara Boswell, South Africa
5. Delight Ejiaka, Nigeria
6. Cherrie Kandie, Kenya
7. A’Eysha Kassiem, South Africa
8. Bronwyn Kato, South Africa
9. Fred Khumalo, South Africa
10. Alasdair Howorth, Kenya
11. Idza Luhumyo, Kenya
12. Khaddafina Mbabazi, Uganda
13. Pulane Mpondo, South Africa
14. Yvette Ndlovu, Zimbabwe
15. Masande Ntshanga, South Africa
16. Frances Ogamba, Nigeria
17. Olakunle Ologunro, Nigeria
18. Oluwabukoye Oyedeji, Nigeria
19. Kristien Potgieter, South Africa
20. Megan Ross, South Africa

Congratulations to all the shortlisted writers of the Miles Morland Writing Scholarship Shortlist.

If you are interested in writing fellowships, check out the Rajat Neogy Editorial Fellowship, which will award $1000 and more to the participant. 

 

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