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The Book Industry Charitable Foundation, in collaboration with Sourcebooks and the Denver Publishing Institute, has opened applications for a scholarship to attend DPI. The scholarship is worth up to $7,000 and includes tuition, room, and board, along with up to $2,000 to cover travel and lost wages.
DPI will run from July 13 to August 8 at the University of Denver. The program features industry professionals teaching courses and giving lectures on subjects that include book marketing, manuscript editing, copy editing and proofreading, digital marketing strategies, the role of the bookstore, and more. Participants can choose to attend in-person or remotely.
To be eligible for the scholarship, booksellers must be employed full- or part-time at a physical bookstore with a tenure of at least 90 days, and must be employed by the bookstore at the time of the program. Applicants must also discuss application and potential selection with their store owner/manager before applying.
"We look forward to welcoming Binc’s newest Denver Publishing Institute scholarship recipient to our 50th anniversary program in 2025," said DPI director Jill Smith. "Booksellers who attend DPI bring deep understanding of how books reach readers in their communities, and they also bring curiosity to learn more about the book industry. We anticipate another great summer devoted to professional development and learning about all facets of book publishing."
Applications will be open until Friday, February 7.