Louis Johnson New Writers Bursary

Literature

Download application forms and criteria:

  • There are no specific forms or downloads. Read the detail on this opportunity for information on how to apply, or contact an adviser.

This opportunity is for published writers at an early stage of their career. The annual New Writers’ Bursary was set up in 1989 with a bequest from New Zealand writer Louis Johnson’s estate.

Applicants for an Arts Grant in the March round are automatically considered for this bursary.

More about applying for an Arts Grant

For more information contact:

Catriona Ferguson (Arts Adviser - Literature)
Phone: (09) 377 3077
Email: catriona.ferguson@creativenz.got.nz.

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