The Walter Rumsey Marvin Grant was established by Dr. Marvin's family to encourage young writers. Dr. Marvin served as the Director of the Ohioana Library Association from 1954 to 1965. The Marvin Grant is a $1,000 award given to an author under 30 years of age who has not had a book published. In addition to the monetary grant a portion of the winners entry may be published in the Ohioana Quarterly.

DEADLINE. January 31

CRITERIA

* Applicant must have been born in Ohio or have lived in Ohio for a minimum of five years.
* Applicant must be no older than 30 years of age on January 31 of the year the award is given.
* Applicant must not have had a book published.

http://www.ohioana.org/
http://www.ohioana.org/awards/marvin.asp

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