Workshop Scholarships

Scholarships encourage the participation of in the craft of wood and we are deeply grateful for the sponsors who help to support these Scholarships.

THE MAKERS HAND

In 20121 we will award “The Makers Hand”. The goal of the scholarship is to encourage the next generation of woodworkers and support them in their learning.  Applicants must be between 16yrs and 25yrs old, they must have a desire to engage in craft and a creative mind.

This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition, but successful applicants must confirm their participation by paying the standard $45 registration fee and remain responsible for the costs of their own travel, lodging, and meals, materials.

To apply, please submit the following by  November 30th 2020.

  1. A letter or email explaining your qualifications, your financial need, and the benefit you hope to get from the course
  2. Your resumé
  3. A list of up to three workshops you would like to attend, in order of preference
  4. The names and telephone numbers of three references

E-mail applications to scholarships@schoolofwoodworkcom

THE HELPERS HAND SCHOLARSHIP

In 2019 we will awarding  “The Helpers Hand” . The goal of the scholarship is to support the love of woodworking and to recognize the people in our communities who help make the world a better place.   Applicants must be between 18 years old and can only be nominated to the scholarship by someone recognizing their contribution.

This scholarship generally cover the full cost of tuition for a 2 day class, but successful applicants must confirm their participation by paying the standard $45 registration fee and remain responsible for the costs of their own travel, lodging, meals, materials, and any supply fees.

To apply, please submit the following by  December 31st, 2018.

  1. A letter explaining how the applicant has made the world a better place.
  2. The applicants contact information
  3. The names and telephone numbers of three references for the applicant.

E-mail applications to scholarships@schoolofwoodworkcom

This scholarship has been made possible with donations from Pat Doyle, Ed Kosberg, Joe Conn, Joyce & Terry Swann, Anna Clepper, Mark McGinley and matched by the School.

Women & Those Who Identify as Female  – Virtual Class Tuition & Materials

We are delighted to announce a new grant fund that is made possible by ……..

This grant promotes the involvement and engagement of women and those who identify as female,  in the turning, carving, and furniture field through a tuition scholarship for the following virtual classes:  ……….. and is open to women and those who identify a female (must be 15yrs or older)

If you are applying for the grant, your application must include the following:
• The name and date of the virtual class you would like to attend.
• A brief description (100-150 words) of why you like to attend

Grant recipients will be notified by email. All grant funds must be used and accounted for by July 1st of the following grant year.

Applicants may not have received a grant or scholarship from the Florida School of Woodwork in the previous year.