The Barnabas Fellowship is a grant of $250 enabling a member of InScribe to further his or her progress in writing. It is named for Barnabas, a co-worker with the Apostle Paul. His story is found in the book of Acts. Barnabas means “encourager,” which coincides with the purpose of this award.
Applications for a Barnabas Fellowship are accepted each summer and the Fellowship is awarded at the Fall Conference to a member of InScribe Christian Writers’ Fellowship. Members, watch upcoming newsletters for information and application forms. A downloadable version will be available here soon. You must be a member of InScribe to qualify. Carefully read the following rules before making application.
BARNABAS RULES
- Applicants must hold a current year InScribe Christian Writers’ Fellowship membership.
- Application must be postmarked no later than August 31 for the year of application.
- Both published and unpublished writers may apply.
- The form below must be completed entirely and included with the application.
In addition to this form, the applicant must supply the following with the application.
- Biography / brief history of your writing experience: describe when you became interested in writing, the progress you have made, courses you have taken, conferences attended and any other relevant information. Length: no more than one page.
- Curriculum vitae / summary of published writing: include books, magazine articles, poetry, newspaper features, columns, etc. You can include work published in church bulletins and newsletters. If your work has not been published in any form, mark “Never published” on your curriculum vitae. Length: no more than one page.
- Personal essay / explanation of your writing goals and how this award could help you achieve them: you may also describe how God is using your writing ability. Length: no more than one page.
- Tear sheet of a published article / photocopy is permissible: demonstrating your writing ability. If you have not been published, send 1-3 pages (maximum) of your writing as a sample of your work.
- Recipient will not be required to account for their use of this grant but ICWF asks that the winner respect the stated intention of this Fellowship award.
- Please send copies (not originals) as no applications or manuscripts will be returned.
Barnabas Fellowship Application Form (Barnabas Rules and Entry Form)
2011 Contest is now closed. The winner is Nikki Rosen from Burlington, Ontario. Congratulations!
PRIOR WINNERS
2011 – Nikki Rosen
2010 – Barbara Quaale
2009 – No award this year
2008 – Elaine Ingalls Hogg
2007 – Bonnie Way
2006 – Ellen Hooge
2005 – Joan Janzen
2004 – Sheri Henderson
2003 – Dayna Mazzuca
2002 – Carol MacKay
2001 – Gloria Lise
2000 – Janet Sketchley
1999 – Marcia Laycock
1998 – Linda Wegner