MFA · Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Iowa Writers' Workshop, University of Iowa
The Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa is a two-year MFA program in which every student receives the same funding for the length of the program. That typically means a full tuition scholarship and a stipend for living expenses, along with subsidized health and dental insurance. Students can expect to teach a light load in their second year, and teaching experience isn't required to be considered for a teaching position.
- Deadline: Dec 15, 2026
- Funding: Fully funded
- 2 years
All MFA students receive equal funding for both years: typically a full tuition scholarship plus a living stipend, with subsidized health and dental insurance. A light teaching load in the second year.
Program site: writersworkshop.uiowa.edu. Please confirm the details there before you apply.
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