Application Form

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

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Social media you use & primary handle *

Website if you have one

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Emergency Contact

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ABOUT YOU

How did you find out about Under the Volcano 2021? *

Tell us more.
We love to hear
how people find us. *

Profession *

Employer *

What's your current work? *

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WRITING LIFE

Please list any workshops attended, courses completed, or other relevant experience you consider important, including publications, performances, etc *

What are your goals and expectations for your Under the Volcano experience? *

MASTER CLASS SELECTION

You may apply for more than one Master Class but must clearly indicate your choices and upload clearly labeled separate samples for each.

I am applying for

Manuscript Seminar with Aysegül Savas (English)

Manuscript Seminar with Verónica Murguía (Spanish)

Literary Launchpad with Tim MacGabhann (English)

Poetry with Cyrus Cassells (English)

Poesía con David Huerta (Spanish, 3 sessions))

Writing of Witness with Elizabeth Rosner (English)

Escritura y testimonio con Sandra Lorenzano (Spanish)

Journalism/Periodismo with TBA (Bilingual)

Narrativa con Alberto Chimal (Spanish)

FINANCIAL AID & FELLOWSHIPS

If you are applying for financial aid or a named fellowship, fill out this section. If you are not submitting a financial aid or fellowship application, please continue to the next section.

Please read the guidelines for each fellowship to make sure you are eligible.

If applying for financial aid (different from a named fellowship) be sure to upload proof of income and expenses for the preceding three months. You may apply for more than one fellowship if eligible and for both financial aid and a fellowship.

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I am applying for financial aid (submit required proof of income & expenses)

I am applying to the Black Writers Matter Fund (proof of current income and expenses also required)

Fellowship

Grace Paley Fellowship for a Woman Writer

Margot Adler Fellowship for Innovative Journalism

Sandra Cisneros Fellowship for a Latinx Writer

Words of Witness Fellowship in Non-Fiction

Beca Robert L. Breen para periodistas mexicanos

La Página Dorada para una narradora mexicana

LIABILITY AGREEMENT SPECIFIC to UTV 2021

Please read this agreement carefully before checking the box below.

I understand that Under the Volcano International, Inc. reserves the right to capture photographic, video, written, spoken and other digital or analog media records of any of its programs and participants. However, Under the Volcano will not use any media record of the participant outside the framework of the Program without first obtaining the participant's permission.

Participants agree not to reproduce or circulate screenshots or audio records of program workshops or individual participants without the instructor’s, participant’s or Program’s express permission, as appropriate.

Participants also agree not to share the work of any other participant without that person’s express consent.

I understand that some of the services and activities in which participants will
engage are provided or conducted by independent contractors who are neither
employees nor agents of the Program, and that Under the Volcano International, Inc. does not supervise or control those contractors and is not legally liable or responsible for their conduct.

I agree to release Under the Volcano International, Inc. from any and all claims, liabilities, suits or expenses for injury, damage, death or other loss related to my enrollment or participation in Under the Volcano 2021.

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By checking this box and signing below, I the participant confirm that I have read and agree to the Liability Agreement.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Payment in full is due on acceptance unless a payment plan has been arranged. Accepted participants will be entitled to a full refund in the event of insufficient registration for the program or due to force majeure. Notification of program cancellation for insufficient registration will be made no later than March 10, 2021.

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I have read and accept the cancellation policy.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

Under the Volcano 2021 relies on Zoom and standard Google platforms. Participants will need either a laptop or desktop computer and a reliable internet connection.

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I understand that Under the Volcano 2021 is a virtual writing program and acknowledge that I have the necessary technology to participate.

SUBMISSION SIGNATURE (use your cursor to sign)

My signature below indicates full agreement with all the foregoing.

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Date *

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Uploads

Include your 10-page writing sample (double-spaced for prose), clearly labeled with name first, and cover letter. Sample must be in the language in which you write. Named fellowship applicants must submit 25 pages along with a c.v. and two reference letters. If requesting financial aid (onlyy partial support is available) please submit proof of current income and expenses.

Upload writing sample and cover lettert here:

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Curriculum vitae (named fellowships only)

Proof of income and expenses if applying for financial aid

Reference Letter 1

Only if applying for named fellowships.

Reference Letter 2

Only if applying for named fellowships.