Tina Thoburn Memorial Scholarship Application Form — Click here to go to the printable form. The Tina Thoburn Memorial Scholarship honors Tina Thoburn, a guiding force of the LVW Conference since its founding.  Tina died in 2007 after a long and productive career as a writer, educator, and mentor. This scholarship offers young writers a chance to hone their craft with the help of published experts in a supportive atmosphere.  At the conference, they may focus on one genre or mix and match to explore several interests. The scholarship is open to all accredited students in Pennsylvania who are entering Grade 11 or 12 or have just graduated from high school.  The application must be postmarked by July 10, 2008. Name _________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________ Highest grade you have completed ___________________________________ School you attend ________________________________________________ Please enclose an essay (250-350 words) explaining why you wish to attend the Ligonier Valley Writers’ Conference. a sample of your work (1,000 words maximum for fiction or nonfiction, or three poems).  Please label your sample with the genre that you think best fits it: literary fiction, genre fiction (specify genre), creative nonfiction, or poetry. one letter of recommendation from a teacher or other adult. Deadline: July 10, 2008. Mail to Ligonier Valley Writers Conference, PO Box B, Ligonier, PA 15658 For more information: Judith Gallagher, (724) 593-7294, jgallagher@lhtot.com or Ruth McDonald, (724) 836-0588, RMCD1997@aol.com. Put “Thoburn Scholarship” in the subject line.