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Caribbean Camera Shortie By Stephen Weir Scholarship for Young Writers Yesterday the Giller Foundation and Mantella Corporation announced the return of the Giller Mantella Scholarship which is dedicated to supporting underserved Black, Indigenous, and racialised students across Canada. Building on the success of 2024’s three inaugural $10,000 recipients, and responding to a high demand, the program now expands to include second and third-year undergraduate students alongside high school graduates. Applications open February 17, 2025, and close April 2, 2025. The Scholarship is speci/cally for students with an interest in creative writing and literature who often face a range of challenges in pursuing their careers. Challenges often include limited access to resources, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to the literary world perpetuated by economic disparities, cultural biases, and a lack of representation in literary institutions. African Film Festival 2025 "Garvey’s Ghos...