Financial Assistance

The Porch is committed to equity and inclusion in all our programming. We strive to make our offerings financially accessible and actively seek to prioritize the inclusion of all marginalized or underserved populations. If our class fees present a barrier to your participation, we encourage you to apply for assistance.

Funding is limited, and we consider all applications as they come in. Please don’t hesitate to let us know (according to your comfort level) if you feel that your application should receive special consideration for any reason. 

Merit Scholarship

The Porch is pleased to offer an annual Merit scholarship of $500, to be used for any of our classes. Scholarship funds must be used within the calendar year. Application includes writing sample and personal statement.

SPRING '25 DEADLINE: DEC. 6, 2024
NOTIFICATION BY DEC. 20, 2024

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Interested in helping us provide financial support for writers? Learn more here.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY

“What a wonderful use of my scholarship funds!” That thought passed through my mind halfway through the first session of my Porch class, “You Are the Protagonist; Memory & Memoir,” with Sheree Greer. In between discussion, sharing, writing, and laughing, I found an environment in which to learn and grow both as a writer and, much to my surprise, as a person. And to think I owe this great opportunity to the COVID pandemic and The Porch’s switch to virtual classes! I hope the online classes will remain a permanent part of the Porch offerings so those of us outside of the Nashville area can continue to participate.

Carol Carlson, scholarship recipient

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