Roadmap Writers is committed to expanding career opportunities for writers from underrepresented communities. As part of our ongoing effort to champion industry advancement for creatives within the BIPOC* community, Roadmap Writers is proud to announce the Screenwriters of Color Retreat Scholarship for our Spring 2026 Retreat in Sicily.
We will award ONE FULL SCHOLARSHIP (valued at $4,999.00) and ONE PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP (valued at $2,499.50) for Week 2 of our Sicily Retreat from April 7-13, 2026. Spend 7 days & 6 nights dedicated to your craft at the breathtaking countryside destination Borgo del Carato! Scholarships include lodging and meals as well as accommodations in a shared room with two single beds and same-sex roommates wherever possible.
Applicants should have at least two market-ready projects, including the one they plan to continue developing while at the retreat. During the week, you will be mentored by incredible industry professionals, strengthen your writing craft through curated sessions, participate in marketing meetings with the RoadCrew, and experience a transformative creative journey.
Registration Opens For Applications: December 4th, 2025 at 9:00am PST
Registration to Apply Closes: January 2nd, 2026 at 12:00pm PST (If you register by the deadline, you will still be given the courtesy of 48 hours to submit.)
YOU MUST SUBMIT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF REGISTRATION. *Entries received after this deadline will be disqualified.*
Application Fee $35
Add Feedback Notes | +$55
Receive a one-page written analysis of your script.
* Feedback is returned within 6-8 weeks from the Finalist announcement.
Entry Instructions
Following your registration, you will immediately receive a confirmation email that will serve as your receipt and will also include instructions for submitting your material. To upload your material, click the link in your "Order Summary" of your confirmation email to access the competition-specific material submission form.
YOU MUST SUBMIT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF REGISTRATION.
*Entries received after this deadline will be disqualified.*
If you do not receive your confirmation email or have any difficulty with the link to submit your material, please email competitions@roadmapwriters.com.