Young Writers Institute

2024 program to be announced

Information coming soon. Please check back regularly

or email us at writingskills@arizona.edu and we will contact you when information is available. 

For over forty years, WSIP has held summer programs for high school students to support their development of reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. We build a community of writers comprised of students at varying skill levels and with varying interests

July  2024, Dates TBA

Online Only 

Students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall. 

Online Only

TBA

  • Application Packet includes the following materials
    • Online Application. 
    • Permission waivers. Download the Waivers here*, and then upload them with your application. 
    • Payment. 
  • Seats in the YWI are limited. Seats will be filled as completed applications are received (application materials + payment). 

More Information

Read more about the Young Writers Institute in the UA College of Humanities News .
Watch videos about past institutes on our YouTube channel

The Young Writers Institute is appreciative to have received the following awards:

  • 2018 Marshall Foundation Award
  • 2017 College of Humanities Teaching and Outreach Grant

Please note: The YWI is not a residential program. Housing and meals are not provided.