Anthony Quinn Foundation x Roger Williams University

Bermont Fellowship in Fiction and Nonfiction

The Anthony Quinn Foundation is proud to partner with Roger Williams University to support the Bermont Fellowship in Fiction and Nonfiction, a distinctive literary program designed to nurture emerging writers and foster artistic excellence.

Open to full-time undergraduate students across all disciplines, the fellowship is awarded through a blind submission process that ensures selection based solely on merit. Each year, selected Bermont Fellows are invited to participate in an intensive master class led by a distinguished visiting author, offering a rare opportunity for direct mentorship, critical feedback, and meaningful artistic exchange.

Focused on both fiction and nonfiction, the program creates a dynamic space where students can refine their voice, explore new forms of storytelling, and engage deeply with contemporary literary practice.

A Unique Creative Experience

Each year’s fellowship centers on an immersive, one-day master class with a renowned visiting writer. This experience is designed to:

  • Support students’ creative and professional development

  • Provide direct mentorship and feedback from established authors

  • Encourage cross-disciplinary artistic exploration

  • Strengthen a lifelong commitment to storytelling and literary arts

Through this collaboration, the Anthony Quinn Foundation extends its mission—“Art, in all its forms, is essential to learning and the enrichment of the mind”—into higher education and literary practice.

Distinguished Visiting Authors

The Bermont Fellowship has welcomed an impressive roster of acclaimed writers, including:

  • Margot Livesey

  • Paul Harding

  • Claire Messud

  • Rick Moody

  • Sigrid Nunez

  • Phillip Lopate

These authors bring diverse perspectives and professional insight, enriching the fellowship experience for participating students.

Impact

The Bermont Fellowship reflects the Anthony Quinn Foundation’s commitment to expanding access to arts education, supporting emerging literary voices, and building meaningful partnerships that connect students with leading figures in the creative world.

For more information about the Bermont Fellowship and participating authors, visit: Learn more about the Bermont Fellowship