OpenFieldMaster of Fine Arts in Creative Writing - Poetry & Fiction
University of Montana · Missoula, Montana, United States
Academic Overview & Description
One of the most storied creative writing programs in American literature, founded by Richard Hugo, featuring intensive workshop mentorship in environmental literature, poetry, and novel writing.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full graduate teaching assistantships covering tuition and annual living stipend
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0+; creative manuscript (up to 25 pages prose or 10-15 poems)
- English Language
- TOEFL 90+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE not required
- Application Materials
- Statement of writing objectives
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Montana's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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