The Africa Institute is currently accepting applications for the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Africa Institute Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship Program
The Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship celebrates and supports literary voices from Africa and the African diaspora. It provides a dedicated space for intellectual and artistic exploration, encouraging innovative approaches to storytelling, form, and language.
Benefits of The Africa Institute Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship Program
Selected fellows will:
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Receive financial support and residency accommodations in Sharjah
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Have opportunities to publish through the institute’s publications program
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Receive support for theatre or film script projects, either as text publications or facilitation toward production
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Gain access to a creative community and mentorship during the residency
The Africa Institute Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship Program Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- The fellowship is open to both emerging and established creative writers
- Applicants must be actively working on a major literary project (novel, memoir, essays, poetry, film script, or full-length play)
- Applicants must have at least one published work (book, journal, or significant online platform)
Preferred Requirements
- Strong record of creative literary excellence (awards, fellowships, recognition)
- Substantial creative portfolio
- Work related to Africa and the African diaspora
- Innovative approaches to storytelling, form, or language
- Work that contributes to critical literary culture, scholarship, or public discourse
Application Date and Process
- CV/résumé of the applicant
- A one-page cover letter explaining motivation for applying to this residency (single-space, font 12)
- A two-page project statement (single-space, font 12) which may include:
- Project description
- Significance of the project
- Proposed timeline for completing the project
- Introduction of the writing sample (or sample creative work) and its relation to the proposed project
- One published writing sample or a sample of creative work
Application Deadline
01 March, 2026
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