The Hiro Yamagata Scholarship
Awarded to one or two entering MFA Writing & Poetics students per year, based on a demonstration of creative and academic excellence. The award amount is $2,600 to $5,300 per student. Selection of the recipients will be based on an assessment of the admissions application. Students who wish to be considered for this scholarship should included a brief statement describing their interest in, and familiarity with writers from diverse ethnic backgrounds.