Application for Gilbert-Chappell Distinguished Poet (GCDP) Series

Any middle school, high school, college or university student or any adult poet not currently enrolled in an academic program may apply for the GCDP Series mentorship.

The adult student poet does not need to submit an instructor recommendation, otherwise the application requirements are essentially the same.

There is no cost for applying.  The Regional Committees where the student may apply and guidelines may be located at:

http://www.gilbertchappelldistinguishedpoetseries.com/

See next page for an application for that could be cut and pasted onto a word document and printed out.

Please supply the following in one packet and mail the application to the appropriate Regional Committee:

Applicant’s full name

Applicant's Address

Applicant's Email

Applicant's Phone number.

School name (public, private or home school) if enrolled

School's address

School's Email address

School's Phone number

Recommendation by a instructor (unless in the adult student category). The instructor must acknowledge that they have read and understand the guidelines. (attach on a separate page please)

An acknowledgement by each applicant that they have read, understand and will comply with the GCDP Series guidelines listed on the website. (attach on a separate page)

Send three pages of representative poetry along with the application.

The deadline is November 1^st of each year.