Apply to The 2025 Sprinng Writing Fellowship

The Sprinng Writing Fellowship is a FREE and intensive 6-week online mentorship program for developing Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, and South African writers with great potential and willingness to learn. The fellowship is only open to writers between ages 18 and 25 who have not published a book (eBook/hardcopy). Notably, the fellowship has been enriched by the expertise of esteemed mentors, including the Founder of Parousia Collective and Managing Editor of Parousia Magazine Tola Ijalusi, who has been inspiring and guiding young Nigerian writers in the Book Review Category since 2018.

Application opens and closes ​from January 15 to April 15. 

To learn more, visit sprinng.org/writing-fellowship, and to apply, visit tinyurl.com/Sprinng25. Please watch this video and read this interview for tips on submitting a successful application and to hear more about fellows’ experiences.

This online fellowship focuses on 4 genres of literature: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, and Book Review. During the 6 weeks, mentees will be in contact with their mentors, sending them their works and getting reviews and commentaries. The medium of communication between the mentors and mentees throughout this program will be via email, phone calls, WhatsApp, and text messages. In addition, all mentees will be provided weekly airtime and FREE access to 1-year MasterClass membership as part of the program.

Hear from a 2024 Fellow experience:

During the Sprinng Writing fellowship, my writing improved noticeably. I experimented with different genres and styles, which allowed me to discover and embrace my unique voice. The weekly writing exercises were particularly helpful in honing my skills, and I saw a clear improvement in the quality of my work. This mentorship program gave me the confidence and motivation to continue developing my craft, and I am truly thankful for the opportunity.

Courtney Elorm Klutse

Fellowship Timeline

April 15: Application closes
May 18: Finalists will be notified
May 21: Mentees and mentors will be paired
June 1 – July 15: Fellowship Period

For any inquiries regarding the fellowship, please email contact@sprinng.org.