The heart of the Milton Center program is the postgraduate fellowship, which brings emerging writers of Christian commitment to the Center, where their primary goal is to complete their first book-length manuscript in fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. During their time at the Center, fellows will have a rich experience of literary and spiritual community; they will interact with the editorial staff of Image and the English department at Seattle Pacific University, participate in the Friday writer's workshop, and enjoy the lively literary scene in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

The stipend for the nine-month fellowship is $16,000. Fellows will be given the space and time they need to complete their books, but they will also be asked to contribute some of their time and talent to the community.