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Ministry of Culture, in partnership with UFRGS, Offers 1,000 Slots for the EAD Writer Training Course, with Scholarships of R$ 2,000 for 100 Selected Students.
If you have always dreamed of being a writer and want to take a leap in your literary career, the opportunity you have been waiting for is here!
The Ministry of Culture, in partnership with the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), has opened 1,000 slots for the EAD Writer Training course, with the possibility of a R$ 2,000 scholarship for 100 selected students.
What seems to be just another free course is, in fact, a passport to turn your passion for writing into a profession.
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And the best part: you can learn all of this from the comfort of your home, without costs for travel or registration fees!
Slots Available for All Regions of Brazil
Applications for the Territories of Writing Course are open until November 30, 2024.
With 1,000 slots distributed throughout the national territory, the selection will be made for 50 groups of 20 students, allowing for a geographic and social diversity, as the course offers quotas for black, indigenous, and people with disabilities (PCD), in addition to extra points for candidates from the North, Midwest, and Northeast regions.
According to the notice, the selection for the slots will be rigorous, based on responses to the questionnaire and the documents submitted by the candidates.
Those approved must achieve a minimum score of 7.0. The selection process will take place between December 1 and 10, with the preliminary results published on December 10, 2024. There is no registration fee!
How Does the Course Work?
This Writer Training course offers a basic training in literary writing, covering a wide range of literary genres such as novel, short story, chronicle, poetry, children’s text, youth text, and dramatic text.
Each genre will be treated as a learning path, with specific content for students to explore techniques and styles in a personalized way.
Moreover, the program stands out for its EAD format, which facilitates access for people from all regions of Brazil.
The classes, which start on January 15, 2025, will take place entirely online, with a certificate of extension issued by the Ministry of Culture and UFRGS at the end of the course.
Course Objectives and Benefits
The main objective of the Territories of Writing is to foster creativity and enhance participants’ writing skills, focusing on personal expression and authenticity.
During the course, students will:
Enhance character, plot, and dialogue construction;
Explore creative writing techniques;
Analyze various literary genres, broadening their repertoire;
Interact with renowned professionals, exchanging experiences and ideas about the literary universe.
Additionally, students will have the opportunity to develop a literary project during the course, with the possibility of receiving a R$ 2,000 scholarship, offered to 100 scholarship holders, who must use the funds to finalize their works.
Who Can Participate?
The course aims to include and represent different groups within Brazilian society. Therefore, the notice allocates specific slots for:
- 25% for black individuals (both African descent and mixed);
- 10% for indigenous people;
- 5% for individuals with disabilities (PCD).
Moreover, the course offers extra points for candidates from the North, Midwest, and Northeast regions, promoting greater geographic inclusion and ensuring diverse representation throughout Brazil.
How to Apply?
Applications can be made until November 30, 2024, through the official course website.
Don’t miss this chance to improve your writing skills and potentially become a recognized writer.
To apply, simply access the link application for the course, complete the form, and submit the necessary documentation.
If you have always wanted to be a writer, don’t miss the chance to be part of the Territories of Writing and compete for a scholarship to give a boost to your literary career!
Will this course open doors for new literary talents in Brazil? Share your opinion in the comments!
Quem se inscreveu as aulas são feitas aonde?
Olá bom dia gostaria de saber do resultado me inscrevi em novembro e não obtive retornos
Eu me cadastrei no curso de escritor e gostaria de saber se a minha inscrição foi aceita, posterior recebi no e-mail o questionário, agora quero saber se dia 15 consta a minha inscrição