Kāpiti Writers' Retreat Scholarships

We’re aware that cost may be a barrier for some people and offer limited discounted and free places for writers who would like to attend but for whatever reason are unable to afford the full fee. This year, we are offering 6 scholarship placements to the 2024 Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat, taking place between 23 – 25 February 2024 at El Rancho in Waikanae.

If you are interested in contributing to our scholarship fund or assisting in covering the fees to make the Retreat accessible to more writers, please select Partner, Supporter or Benefactor when registering for the Retreat.

If you would like to apply for a scholarship place at the 2024 Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat, please complete the below form to register your interest.

If you would like to assist in running the event we are also looking for several volunteers. We can offer a free place to participants in return for your help over the weekend. The place includes participation in one of the morning workshops. Tasks include packing in/out, food preparation, setting up workshops or discussion spaces, managing the registration desk/book store, cleaning, and driving (only if you have a full license and are over 25). You can find out more about volunteering and register your interest here.

Feel free to email if you have other questions before signing up.

Please note applications close on 14 January 2024.

Kāpiti Writers Retreat Scholarship Form

Name*
First Last
Email*
Please let us know which pronoun you prefer to be addressed by.
- She
- He
- They
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
What do hope to get out of the Retreat?
What's your relationship with writing? (Starting out/published, genre, practice, etc.)
Which workshop would you like to attend?

Please tell us your first two preferences. The workshops are: Worldbuilding wonders: create your own universes with Cassie Hart, Essays in the space between with Ingrid Horrocks, Designing and promoting a compelling series with Isa Pearl Ritchie, Grief and loss: writing through the hard times with Kiri Piahana-Wong, Troubleshooting fiction with Paula Morris and Steal and break the (literary) rules with Sasha Francis
Would you want to stay onsite?
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
What can you afford to pay (if anything)?

We provide full and partial scholarships. Please let us know what is realistic for you (if anything). We understand that there are additional costs involved such as travel). We are also open to exchanges of time, resources or other ideas.