The Tauck Foundation has awarded a grant of $9,000 to the Connecticut Writing Project at Fairfield University to fund scholarships for students to attend the 2003 Young Writers Institute.

The Institute is for students entering grades 7 to 10 and will be held Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 18. The Young Writers Institute provides a diverse group of students the opportunity to improve their writing skills, to experience a college setting and to have fun while discovering the joys and challenges of being a writer.

To request an application for the program, please contact Chris Lawton at (203) 254-4000, ext. 3124 or by e-mail, cwp@mail.fairfield.edu .

Posted On: 02-12-2003 09:02 AM

Volume: 35 Number: 205