Payment
Instructions

As part of the application process for The Hearth Fellowship Prize, each submission must be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee of $30 USD. This fee contributes to the operational, administrative, and evaluation costs associated with the program.

Please follow the instructions below to ensure your payment is successfully processed and properly associated with your submission.

Method of Payment: PayPal Transfer

Applicants are required to remit the entry fee via PayPal to the following account:

· PayPal:
· Payment Reference: Your Full Name - Submission Category (Ex: Ryan Shepard - Visual Arts)

Proof of Payment

Once the transfer is complete, applicants must attach one of the following as verification of payment:

· A screenshot of the successful transaction
· A PDF copy of the bank-issued payment confirmation or receipt

This document must be included in the same email as your submission materials.

Important Notes

· Submissions not accompanied by verified proof of payment will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
· The submission fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the evaluation process.
· All wired transfer fees or currency exchange charges must be borne by the applicant. The full amount of $50 USD must be received.
· If submitting entries in multiple categories, a separate fee and separate proof of payment must be submitted of each.

Assistance and Inquiries

· For any questions related to payment, technical issues, or confirmation of receipt, please contact us.