Bourse Écrivain

The Bourse Écrivain is an award given to a young writer already published by a publisher who wishes to write a novel in French in general literature (excluding children’s literature, young adult and fantasy). It enables the laureate to devote time to writing a new novel. The prize is awarded by the Fondation Lagardère and selected by a jury of literary professionals.

A monetary grant to allow the laureate to devote time to writing a new novel.

Open to young writers who have already been published by a publisher and who wish to write a novel in French in general literature (excluding children’s literature, young adult and fantasy).

Call for applications (details and next call announced by the Fondation Lagardère); current call closed.