Cathy Standiford Fellowship in Creative Writing & Journalism

The Standiford Fellowship was established to provide students interested in careers in creative writing or journalism an opportunity to work on a project or participate in an unpaid internship that is focused on uplifting the marginalized voices from underrepresented, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ communities to increase awareness of social issues and eradicate racial and social disparities.

The fellowship supports students to embark on a writing project or internship that seeks that includes and elevates marginalized voices to increase awareness of social issues and eradicate racial and social disparities. 

Eligibility Criteria

  • First-years, sophomores, or juniors in good academic standing; Seniors eligible if graduating the following Fall semester 
  • Open to students of any major or academic program
  • A minimum 2.8 GPA

Selection Criteria

  • The ability to conduct and complete the proposed creative writing project, journalism project, or unpaid internship that aligns with the fellowship's objective.
  • Must have a demonstrated commitment to uplifting marginalized voices and communities.

Benefits

  • A stipend of $6,000 to conduct and complete the proposed project
  • A $1,000 tuition stipend
  • The faculty mentor will also receive $500 upon completion of the project

Application Documents

Apply using the Whittier College Fellowship Application

Past Fellows

Ash Seger (2025)
Arlo Tinsman-Konshaug (2024)
Paige Meyer-Draffen (2023)