Each year, Lighthouse awards fellowships, residencies, and prizes that honor the work our instructors and members do throughout the community. Though monetary awards are modest, we strive to recognize the successes of all of our members through the programs below.
Lighthouse fellowships help people with limited financial resources and exceptional talent join our workshops and advance their writing in four main areas. We offer fellowships for veterans, writers of color, Lit Fest, and the Book Project.
Book Project Fellowships
The Book Project is a two-year mentor-based program that helps you finish your book! If you are seeking financial assistance to participate in this program, there are two types of fellowships available—the Book Project Fellowship and the Nighthawk Nature Writing Fellowship.
Lit Fest Fellowships
Lit Fest is a multi-day celebration of writers and readers, bringing people from all over the world to Denver every June for this literary conference. If you are seeking financial assistance to participate in Lit Fest, there are three types of fellowships available: the Lit Fest Fellowship for Emerging Writers, the Veterans Writing Award, and the LARK Fellowship for Writers with Physical Disabilities.
New Voices Fellowship
The New Voices Fellowship was created to support the writing journey of individuals who participate in the Hard Times program.
Writing in Color Fellowship
The Writing In Color Fellowship is awarded annually to a writer of color who demonstrates a passion for writing, a commitment to developing their craft, and a dedication to community service. This fellowship provides financial support for writers who would benefit from a year of involvement at Lighthouse but would not be able to do so without financial support.
The Beacon Award
The Lighthouse Beacon Award was initiated by students to honor a Lighthouse faculty member for teaching excellence, commitment to students, and dedication to the craft of writing.
Kudos Member News
We celebrate recent publications and awards for members, faculty, staff, and anyone who's part of our community. Check out past news below, or submit your own work for announcement in the quarterly Kudos newsletter.