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This scholarship is for any American Tapestry Alliance member who wishes to pursue study in the field of tapestry weaving.  (Not an ATA member? Join here.) The application may be for study in workshops, courses, study with individual tutors or institutions of higher learning. A Scholarship Committee will determine the number of awards granted, and the amount of the awards. Full funding of an application is not guaranteed. The American Tapestry Alliance reserves the right to withhold the award in any given year.

Who may apply:

Scholarship applicant must be a current member of American Tapestry Alliance at any membership level.

Restrictions:

• Applicant may not have received a scholarship from ATA during the past five years.
• Funds may not be used for equipment purchases.
• Scholarship is intended to assist with costs related to valid study/learning opportunities related to the art and craft of hand woven tapestry.
• Funds will be paid directly to the institution or teacher.

Requirements for scholarship recipient

• Scholarship recipient must produce a written report, accompanied by images, about the study/learning opportunity within three months of the funded study opportunity.
• Scholarship recipient will submit an article to Tapestry Topics related to the study within three months of the funded study opportunity.
• Scholarship recipient may be offered an opportunity to share information about the study at an ATA event.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit a universal CD containing:

• Digital images of at least two completed tapestries and, if possible, a work in progress. Submit a detail for each tapestry.
• Annotated list of submitted images with size, warp sett, materials and date completed.
• Name of the course of study, website and/or a scan of the class description; contact information for school or instructor.
• Information about the content of the program & an explanation of the benefits to the applicant. All of this shall be no more than 150 words.
• Total cost of the program and the amount requested.
• Two letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline: September 1

Notification: by October 15

Submission Information: Submit your application online. Or mail to:

ATA Scholarship for Tapestry Study
P.O. Box 28860
San Jose, CA 95159-8600