From the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences:
“Beverly Hills, CA (June 13, 2011) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition has received a record 6,730 entries for 2011, including a first-time entry from Ecuador. The Academy will award up to five fellowships of $30,000 each in November.”
Entries came from all 50 states and many, many countries around the world.
Read the complete press release here.