Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships

10/07/2013 11:55

 

Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines:
Visual-painting, sculpture, photography, etc.
Performing-dance, theatre, music, etc.
Media-film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.
Literary-poetry, short stories, etc.
Crafts-traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, pottery, etc.

 

There are two options in applying for funding:
I. Grants under $500.00
No deadline for application-requests will be reviewed case-by-case
Complete Sections A and C of the application
II. Grants up to $2,500.00 awarded semi-annually
Application deadline June 1 and November 1
A budget or documentation of expenses must be submitted with the application. Money may be used for workshops, materials, study with a mentor, course enrollment, mileage, lost wages, etc.
A portfolio or samples of work are required, i.e. photos, tapes, video, etc.
Complete all Sections of this application
Application Criteria:
Minimum 16 years of age
Applicant need not be enrolled in school
Because there is no essay required, the Letter of Recommendation is very important and should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project.
A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is REQUIRED.

For more info please visit the following website: https://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm