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"Join us for a series of special presentations, contests, and more--all to raise money for scholarships offered by the Horror Writers Association.

The Horror Writers Association offers many different scholarships including the Diversity Grants, The Scholarship from Hell and more. Halloween in July is the first annual fundraiser to support the continued educational foundations for the horror community.”

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PledgeHalloween in July - Supporting HWA Scholarships!Join us for a series of special presentations, contests, and more--all to raise money for scholarships offered by the Horror Writers Association. The Horror Writers Association offers many different scholarships including the Diversity Grants, The Scholarship from Hell and more. Halloween in July is the first annual fundraiser to support the continued educational foundations for the horror community. The HWA has been supporting writers through scholarship and education for years. Our scholarships have amplified underrepresented voices, brought new voices to the genre, and continued the meaningful dialogue about horror as a genre. Our Scholarships and Programs: o The Horror Writers Association Scholarship o The Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Scholarship o Diversity Grants o The Dark Poetry Scholarship o The Rocky Wood Memorial Scholarship for Non-fiction o The Dennis Etchison Young Writers Scholarship o The Scholarship From Hell (for StokerCon) o Young Adults Write Now Program Halloween in July and August Programs: We're excited to bring unique panels and workshops to raise awareness about horror and horror scholarship! July Program and Workshops: A Brief History of Halloween with Bram Stoker Award nominees and winners, Lisa Morton, Les Klinger, and Kevin Wetmore - July 9th, 5:30 PST Other Terrors: An Inclusive Anthology Anniversary Panel hosted by Bram Stoker Award winning editor, Vince Liaguno - July 19th, 7:30 pm EST An Audiovisual Presentation on the Writing and Research of Bram Stoker's Dracula with Bram Stoker Award nominated author Dacre Stoker - July 27th, 6 pm EST ...more panels and workshops to come. Other FAQS: How can I Donate? Donations may be accepted via: Credit Card PayPal Venmo Direct ACH Do I have to tip? No, tips are not required - they are similar to Kickstarter, but you are not required to enter a tip when processing your donation. Do I have to choose monthly? This will be an annual fundraising campaign between July and August every year, however if you choose monthly donations your contributions will be graciously accepted and acknowledged. Will I get a tax receipt after I donate? Pledge will automatically generate a tax receipt for your records.