Fellowship · Writers Guild Initiative

Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting

Next call not out yet. Usually closes in January

A fellowship that pays a young screenwriter to write an original screenplay, with entries through The Black List. The next call isn't confirmed; the last closed in January 2026.

Who can apply

Screenwriters aged 18 to 25.

What you get

USD 10,000 stipend

Formats

Feature, Screenplay

Checked against Writers Guild Initiative's own page. Dates and fees can change, so read their call before you apply.