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Graduate: Student Awards & Honors:
William H. Gunn Scholarship in Creative Writing

Deadline for 2004 competition: TBA

The William H. Gunn Scholarship in Creative Writing provides financial aid to graduate students enrolled in the Creative Writing program. The scholarship was established by his mother, Louise A. Gunn, in memory of her son, the noted Black independent film director, author, scenarist, and playwright. Gunn, a Philadelphia native, died in April 1989 at the age of 59.

To the extent allowed by law, preference will be given to African American graduate students. For more information on the requirements for the competition, contact the Creative Writing program .

Previous Winners

2006 - 2007
Nobumasa Hiroi
Tarannum Laila


2005 - 2006
Natacha Leonard
Mecca Sullivan


2004 - 2005
Shinelle Espaillat
Divya Victor

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