Adelphi University Alice Hoffman Young Writers Retreat

Alice Hoffman Retreat

Application and Scholarship Info for High School Juniors


Alice Hoffman Young Writers Retreat
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In 2011, the Retreat will be held the week of Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29 in the Adelphi University Alumni House. High school students attend from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Application Deadline: May 16, 2011

Directions to Alumni House


High schools are invited to nominate one exemplary high school junior to apply for the program. All admitted students will receive a full program scholarship, covering tuition, materials, and lunches for each day.

To apply, nominated students should submit the following:

  1. One letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor describing your academic accomplishments.

  2. One creative writing sample (e.g., poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction). Please limit sample to 10 pages. Please include name on writing sample.

  3. Parental consent form.
    Download the Parental Consent Form (PDF 113 KB).

  4. Alice Hoffman Young Writers Retreat
    Photo by Brian Ballweg
    A completed application form.
    Download the Young Writers Application (PDF 95KB).

    Please mail all application materials to:
Rob Linné
Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education
One South Avenue
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY, 11530-0701



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