About the Open Call

The annual Undocupoets Fellowship grants three unrestricted $500 fellowships to poets who are currently or who were formerly undocumented in the United States. Fellows also receive a scholarship from the Fine Arts Work Center to attend the 2026 Summer Workshop Program in Provincetown, MA. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition and housing for a one-week residency, as well as a $500 stipend to help cover transportation and food costs. Selected Fellows are not required to attend.

What is Offered

Three $500 unrestricted fellowships, one-week residency scholarship including tuition and housing, and a $500 travel/food stipend.

Requirements

Poets who are currently or who were formerly undocumented in the United States. At least one fellowship is reserved for LGBTQ poets.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online via the Wix application form link provided on the Undocupoets fellowship page.